Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse
Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Charleston, West Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work schedule: 4x10 hour shifts, weekdays 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• On-call every 5th weekend
• Orientation: 2 days (classroom followed by unit orientation)
• Patient population: Adults & Geriatrics
• Patient ratio: 1:1 staffing
• May be floated to general lab duties
• No blocked schedules accommodated
• Must have active West Virginia RN license with RDCS - Adult credentials to start
• Guaranteed 40 hours per week

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid RN license in West Virginia
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Interventional Radiology nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer) certification
• ACT (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Technician) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Certifications & Testing

• BLS (AHA only)
• ACLS (AHA only)
• Pass/Fail testing required for EKG, Medication Calculation, and Blood Administration (Nursing only)
• Annual competencies including medication test/pharmacology exam and color blindness testing
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., CPI for certain units)

Orientation & Training

• Orientation occurs every other week on Thursdays
• Includes Cerner Infusion Management training
• Inservice training modules must be completed prior to start (approx. 4 hours)
• Candidates must submit proof of completion of required modules before starting

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year, stating candidate is in good health and free from communicable diseases
• Annual fit mask testing (N95) required; accommodations available if unable to pass fit test
• Required vaccinations or approved exemptions:

  • Flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31) unless medically exempt
  • Tdap vaccination required
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers required
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or titer documentation required
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titers required
• Drug screening within 30 days of start, including a comprehensive panel
• COVID-19 vaccination is not mandatory; proof of vaccination or signed declination accepted

Background & Documentation

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start
• Required background components: SSN trace, county checks, sex offender search, national criminal check
• Additional federal exclusions and sanction checks required and must be current
• Social Security card and valid driver’s license required
• Primary source verification of RN license within 30 days of start
• References: Minimum 1 reference from a manager, supervisor, or charge nurse within the past year

Additional Notes

• Candidates cannot return as travelers within 2 years of last permanent employment at this facility
• Flu vaccine refusal without medical proof will disqualify candidate during flu season
• Candidate must comply with all facility-specific policies including dress code, blood administration policy, and time and attendance
• Candidate must complete facility-specific forms and credentialing documents prior to privileges being granted

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Level IV Trauma Center with a major teaching hospital environment, caring for complex adult and geriatric patients in Interventional Radiology.