Interventional Radiology RN
Saint Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide nursing care for all adult interventional radiology procedures including body, vascular, and neuro cases.
• Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 4 shifts of 10 hours each (7:30 AM to 6:00 PM).
• Call requirements:

  • Weeknight call (Monday–Thursday, 6:00 PM to 7:30 AM) approximately 3-4 times during the contract.
  • Weekend call (Friday 6:00 PM to Monday 7:30 AM) approximately 1-2 weekends during the contract.
• May be required to stay past scheduled shift once a week to complete procedures ("Backup").
• Expected to work every 5th or 6th Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM as needed.
• Average daily patient census: 8 patients per nurse.
• Duties include titrating drips, managing central lines, CT-guided procedures, and bone biopsies.
• Use of Philips monitors.
• Must be able to work independently in a procedural area where work may extend beyond scheduled hours.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri.
• Minimum 2 years of Interventional Radiology nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Critical care experience including ICU (Intensive Care Unit), Emergency Department (ED), or procedural nursing background.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Certifications & Exams

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA only.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA only, required for this unit.
• Relias Basic Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (must pass with 80% or higher).
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., Trauma Nursing Core Course, NIH Stroke Certification) but are not specified as mandatory for this role.

Schedule & Shift Details

• Day shift: 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each (7:30 AM to 6:00 PM).
• Call shifts as described above.
• May work occasional Saturdays as needed.

Facility & Work Environment

• Short Term Acute Care facility with 1259 staffed beds.
• Teaching hospital and Level 1 Trauma center.
• Charting system: EPIC.
• Scrub color: Navy.
• Parking: Monthly parking passes available; fees apply except for straight night shifts.

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Government-issued ID required.
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches.
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required.
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including a comprehensive panel, must be current throughout assignment.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start required.
• Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually.
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year.
  • Tdap vaccine or declination.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season.
• HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality form, latex allergy questionnaire, hand hygiene, fingernail, and dress code policies must be reviewed and signed prior to start.
• Facility-specific orientation modules (~16 hours) must be completed through the designated platform before starting.

Documentation & Other Requirements

• Professional references: Two required, preferably supervisors within the last year.
• Employment application must be submitted and uploaded.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start.
• Photo for badge: Head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months of start.
• Badge issuance required for all candidates.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared for procedural nursing demands and occasional extended hours.
• The role requires strong critical care skills and the ability to manage complex patients independently.
• The facility maintains strict appearance policies regarding tattoos and piercings.
• Orientation and compliance processes are time-sensitive and must be completed promptly.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and nurses considering this travel contract position.