Interventional Radiology RN
Lexington, Kentucky
University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Lexington, Kentucky

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 14 weeks
• Shift: 10-hour shifts with call required
• Experience Required:

  • Minimum 2 years Interventional Radiology (IR) experience
  • Minimum 1 year Neuro experience (or experience with Neuro in a general ICU)
  • Neuro IR procedure experience required
• Patient Population: Neonates through geriatric patients in a procedure setting
• Travel Experience: Prior travel experience required
• Local Travelers: Not accepted within 75 miles of the facility

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only, RQI accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only, RQI accepted
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) or ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Academy of Pediatrics and American Heart, renewed every 2 years
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy certification) - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) or ONCC preferred
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - Must be current and renewed every 4 years
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - Blue Card required, can be completed onsite
• Certification for First Assist RNs (if applicable)
• State Nursing License verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP) within 30 days of start

Required Competencies and Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (passing score 80% or higher)
• Color Blind Testing (passing score 80%)
• Unit Specific Competency Exams (annual renewal, passing score 80% or higher)
• Conscious Sedation Competency Exam (annual renewal)
• RN Math Ability Competency Exam (annual renewal, minimum 80% passing score)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) - Required for ICU, IR, Cath Lab, ER, PACU, Telemetry, Stepdown, and other units; two attempts allowed only
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing required for ICU, Endo/GI Lab, ER, PACU, Tele/PCU, Step Down, MICU

Background and Health Requirements

• Background Check within 1 year, updated annually (includes county criminal, national sex offender, FACIS III, education verification)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Transcript/Diploma and Education Verification required
• Physical Exam within 1 year, signed by MD, NP, or PA, stating good health and no physical limitations
• Fit Mask test within 1 year, updated annually (N95 or equivalent)
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year, renewed annually)
  • TB Questionnaire annually if history of positive TB
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella - Positive titer or 2 vaccines, booster if equivocal/negative
  • Hepatitis B - Positive titer, series, or declination (annual renewal)
  • Varicella - Positive titer or 2 vaccines, booster if equivocal/negative
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved exemption (annual)
  • COVID vaccine series or approved medical/religious exemption (annual)
• Drug Testing within 1 year, updated annually (specific drug panels required)

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references verified within 6 months of start (manager or supervisor preferred)
• Employment application with explanation for any gaps longer than 30 days
• Employment verification for the past 7 years, completed 8 business days prior to start
• Skills Checklists updated annually and valid during contract
• Facility-specific documents and policies must be reviewed and signed prior to start

Summary

This travel RN position requires specialized experience in Interventional Radiology and Neuro ICU settings, with prior travel experience mandatory. The role involves caring for a wide patient age range in a procedure setting with 10-hour shifts and on-call duties. Candidates must maintain a comprehensive set of certifications, competencies, background checks, and health documentation, all updated and valid throughout the contract duration. Local candidates within 75 miles are not eligible for this assignment.