Interventional Radiology RN
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with Interventional Radiology experience to work day shifts (4x10 hours) from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, totaling 40 hours per week. Weekend coverage is required every other or every third weekend as needed. Floating may be required. Call shifts: 2 during the contract.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of Interventional Radiology experience, including experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Background and Credentialing Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio BCI & FBI fingerprinting must be completed using code 3701.881)
• Education must be from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA) verified prior to contract start
• License verification and NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start
• 2 professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leadership (charge RN acceptable as second reference)
• Employment application and skills checklist required

Competency and Certification Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required prior to start)
• Unit-specific competency exam required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (minimum passing score 76%)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual)
• NIH Stroke Certification may be required depending on unit (must be obtained within 1 year of start and renewed every 2 years if applicable)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 1 year or chest x-ray if positive; annual TB questionnaire required
• Adult Tdap vaccination (not Td or DTaP) required; exemptions not allowed for those working with infants or pregnant patients
• 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, and Rubella; boosters required if low titer and no proof of vaccines
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required unless medically exempted with documentation
• Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series; signed declination acceptable
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, methadone, methaqualone, opiates, PCP, propoxyphene)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (10/1 - 3/31); decliners must wear a mask at all times
• Fit mask test required annually for inpatient/patient-facing roles starting 7/13/2026 (3M 1860/1870+, Halyard Duckbill masks accepted)

Schedule and Call Details

• Day shift: 4 days per week, 10 hours per day (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
• Weekend coverage every other or every third weekend as needed
• 2 call shifts during the contract
• Floating may be required

Additional Notes

• Parking permits available for purchase through campus parking services (costs and options subject to change)
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Dress code and hand hygiene policies must be reviewed and signed
• Confidential Fraud Waste Abuse and Compliance Reporting Mechanism form required for all candidates
• Background check and fingerprinting results must be clear prior to start; pending fingerprint attestations accepted under specific conditions

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with Interventional Radiology skills seeking a travel contract in Ohio.