Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse
Knoxville, Tennessee
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule & Shift Details

• Four 10-hour day shifts per week (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM) with a rotating day off
• On-call one night per week (5:30 PM – 7:00 AM) and one weekend per month (Friday 5:30 PM – Monday 7:00 AM)
• Call-back radius: 30 minutes

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license for Tennessee (must be active and not expire within 45 days of assignment start)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification (NIHSS)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Color Blind Testing (Ishihara test or equivalent within 12 months)

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience in Interventional Radiology (IVR), specifically Neuro IVR
• Proficient in Conscious Sedation, Ventilator management, and Medication Titration
• Documentation experience with Cerner electronic health record system
• Float pool experience required

Required Competencies & Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Competency Exam (general)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (minimum 80% score within 12 months)
• Core Competency Exams Part I, II, and III (minimum 80% pass rate, updated annually)

Health & Background Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start, confirming fitness for duty
• Negative TB test (QGold or Skin Test) within 1 year; chest x-ray if prior positive
• TB Questionnaire
• Drug screening within 45 days of start (includes a comprehensive panel with MRO signature)
• Immunizations/vaccinations or titers required:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B series or declination
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine required for starts on/after 9/8/2025 (no declinations accepted; exemptions require documentation)
• Photo for badge (passport style, solid background, no filters or facial piercings)

Documentation & Compliance

• Background check completed within 45 days of start, covering 7 years of history including alias verification
• State license verification and NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
• Utility bill or lease/mortgage statement in candidate’s name with address at least 75 miles from contracted facility
• Employment application with 7-year work history, no unexplained gaps over 30 days, and active nursing license details
• Two supervisory references from employers within the last 3 years
• Unit-specific skills checklist updated within the last year

Additional Notes

• Travelers requesting time off during holidays or holiday weeks will not be accommodated (specific holiday dates apply)
• Actual certification documents must be uploaded (screenshots or photos are not accepted)
• Renewal of certifications must be uploaded 5 days prior to expiration
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification preferred but not required
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) preferred for ER but not required

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum of 1 year of Interventional Radiology experience, with experience within the last year
• Current ACLS certification
• Current BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current PALS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Color Blind Testing (Ishihara test or equivalent within 12 months)
• Proficient in Conscious Sedation, Ventilator management, and Medication Titration
• Experience with Cerner electronic health record system