Interventional Radiology RN
Salisbury, North Carolina
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse

Location: Salisbury, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with Interventional Radiology (IR) experience to provide procedure coverage in a high-acuity environment focused primarily on interventional radiology and invasive cardiology. The role includes day shifts with 24/7 on-call responsibilities for STEMI, emergent, and urgent IR and cardiology procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• Minimum 2 years of Interventional Radiology experience, including experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience scrubbing and circulating in procedures
• Telemetry monitoring experience
• Experience providing STEMI call coverage

Preferred Qualifications

• IV Start
• Triage skills
• PA Lines
• Conscious Sedation

Work Schedule & Call Requirements

• Shift: 8-hour day shift (07:30 - 16:00)
• Patient Ratios: 1:3-4
• Call Coverage:

  • Weekday call from 16:00 to 07:30 next morning
  • Weekend call from Friday 16:00 to Monday 07:30
  • Call rotation includes twice a week for two weeks per month, plus one call weekend per month with a following week off from call
  • Occasional additional call may be required, distributed evenly among staff
• Callback Time:

  • STEMI: 30 minutes
  • IR: Varies by procedure type
• Float Requirement: None

Patient Population & Procedures

• Primarily Interventional Radiology (85%) and Invasive Cardiology (15%)
• Procedures include peripheral vascular, electrophysiology device implants, and emergent cardiology interventions
• Equipment used includes MAC Lab, IVUS, Angio Lab systems, Atherectomy systems, Radiofrequency Ablation units, and ultrasound devices

Orientation & Training

• Unit orientation: 16 hours
• Scrubs provided
• EPIC electronic health record system used

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Candidates must complete and provide documentation for:

• Background checks (within 6 months for clinical roles)
• Drug screening (9-panel within 6 months)
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) titers or vaccinations
  • Hepatitis B status or declination form
  • Varicella immunity
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption
• Certifications and competency exams as required
• Photo ID for badge creation (passport-style photo on white background)
• Completion of facility-specific orientation and compliance training modules

Additional Notes

• No Return to Origin (RTO) allowed after booking; call-offs or additional RTO may result in cancellation
• Weekly rotation among staff for procedure coverage
• Interview with hiring manager required prior to offer
• Facility-specific policies and training must be completed prior to start

This position is ideal for an RN with solid interventional radiology experience looking for a travel contract with a structured call schedule and a focus on high-acuity cardiology and IR procedures.