Interventional Radiology RN
San Francisco, California
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse

Location: San Francisco, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide compassionate patient care, including reviewing and administering medications, treatments, and procedures safely and effectively.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to achieve expected patient outcomes.
• Perform tasks such as starting IVs, accessing ports, administering medications, moderate sedation, managing vasoactive drips and ventilators for high acuity ICU patients.
• Assist anesthesia with induction and intubation/extubation for adults and pediatrics.
• Continuously evaluate patient needs and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Adhere to radiation safety regulations.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation of procedures and patient information.
• Assist multidisciplinary teams in preparing and turning over rooms efficiently.
• No weekend shifts required; however, weekend and weeknight on-call may be required.

Requirements

• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS required.
• Experience in Interventional Radiology (IR) or other procedural nursing preferred. ICU or Emergency Department (ED) experience will also be considered.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple tasks simultaneously.

Experience

• Minimum years of specialty experience: Not explicitly stated; preference for IR or procedural nursing experience. ICU or ED experience acceptable. (Default interpretation: at least 2 years recommended based on specialty and setting.)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including alias and county searches.
• Annual updates required for EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and FACIS Level 3 screenings.
• Sex Offender Search required within 90 days of start.
• Education verification required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law).
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask test required within 1 year of start and must be renewed annually.
• Immunizations and titers required: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, TB screening (annual), Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, and seasonal flu vaccination during flu season. Religious and medical exemptions considered with proper documentation.
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray required within 90 days of start; annual renewal required.
• Respiratory safety clearance required prior to start and annually thereafter.

Licensure and Certifications

• State professional nursing license with primary source verification within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start.
• Additional certifications may be required depending on the position, including:

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • Critical Care RN (CCRN)
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
  • Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
  • Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
  • IV Certification (if applicable)
• Competency exams may be required, including medication/pharmacology, dysrhythmia/EKG, and unit-specific skills checklists.

Documentation and Orientation

• Candidates must review and sign facility-specific documents including job description, standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training, overpayment refund policy, and regulatory orientation prior to start.
• TB questionnaire must be completed and signed by a healthcare provider within 90 days of start and renewed annually.
• Full 7 years of work history required on employment application with verification of employment and explanation of any gaps over 30 days.

Additional Notes

• No weekend shifts required, but weekend and weeknight on-call may be necessary.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment is essential.
• Radiation safety compliance is mandatory.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity Interventional Radiology setting within a well-established healthcare system in San Francisco, CA.