Interventional Radiology RN
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick

Job Overview for Healthcare Recruiters and Workers

Position Details

• Job Title: Registered Nurse
• Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
• Facility: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, part of RWJBarnabas Health
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Facility Overview:

  • A brand new state-of-the-art facility, the Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center, is set to open in May 2025. It will be New Jersey’s first and only freestanding cancer hospital, integrating RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute.

• Work Schedule:

  • Shift: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • On-call: 2-3 days per week (RNs assist with PICC but do not insert)

• Experience Requirements:

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a stroke center (Level I or II experience required)
  • First-time travelers are accepted
  • ED or ICU experience is highly preferred

• Patient Mix:

  • Interventional Radiology covering Morris Cancer Center
  • Some conscious sedation recovery (patients may go to PACU)

• Required Skills:

  • Proficiency with specialty equipment (e.g., EKOS, A-line, procedural wedge pressures)
  • Primary RN responsibilities
  • Coverage for portable Midline team for midline insertion house-wide

Certifications and Documentation Requirements

• Mandatory Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (required for all Adult Critical Care Specialties RN/LVN/LPN)
  • Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) for ER RNs
  • Additional certifications may be required based on specific unit needs

• Health Documents:

  • Physical Exam (within the last 12 months)
  • Negative TB or Chest X-Ray
  • Influenza vaccination or medical/religious exemption documentation
  • Drug Testing (10-panel required within 30 days of start)

• Background Check:

  • Criminal Background Check required within 30 days of start
  • Must include all aliases and locations lived/worked in the past 7 years

• References:

  • Two references required within the last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference.

Additional Information

• Facility Policies:

  • Must complete all required training and documentation prior to start.
  • Compliance with RWJBarnabas Health policies and procedures is mandatory.

This overview provides essential information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this travel nursing position at RWJBarnabas Health.