An Endoscopy Registered Nurse cares for patients undergoing endoscopy procedures, in which miniature cameras are used to view patients' internal systems, primarily digestive systems, and assess problems. Prepares patients for endoscopy procedures, and monitors patients during and after procedures. Works with anesthesia specialists and physicians as part of a clinical team. Works in clinical settings, primarily specialized endoscopy clinics.
1 Description American Traveler is seeking an Endoscopy RN with required ICU/critical care experience and an active NY RN license for a 12-week hospital-based GI procedural unit assignment. Details Hospital-based Endoscopy/GI procedural unit supporting Pre-Procedure/Prep, Intra-Procedure, and PACU/Recovery areas Cares for adult and pediatric outpatient and hospitalized patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic, and advanced endoscopic procedures Unit has 6 procedure rooms and 15 beds with an average daily census of 33 and 5 visits per day Staffing ratio of 1:2 Uses Omnicell medication system and SBAR communication Performs procedures including ERCP, EUS, ESD, POEM, EMR, complex polypectomy, EGD, colonoscopy, and bronchoscopy Supports general anesthesia and monitored anesthesia care (MAC) cases Day shift schedule, 5x7.5-hour shifts, 6:30 AM-2:30 PM No weekend requirement Floating required EPIC charting experience preferred but not required Requirements Active NY RN license required Current
BLS, ACLS
certifications required; PALS preferred Minimum 1-2 years of Endoscopy/GI experience required ICU/critical care experience required to support both Prep and PACU areas Required patient ratio experience of 1:3 Skilled in airway management, IV insertion and maintenance, and recovery from conscious sedation Experience administering and monitoring conscious sedation Skilled in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias Emergency response skills required Experience with specimen handling and labeling Experience circulating for bronchoscopy, colonoscopy, and EGD procedures Prior travel nursing experience required Pediatric experience preferred but not required Two professional managerial references required (Charge RN references not accepted) COVID vaccine required with no exceptions Additional Information Provide nursing care across Pre-Procedure/Prep, Intra-Procedure, and PACU/Recovery areas for a high-volume procedural unit Work alongside Nurse Practitioners, CRNAs, Hospitalists, Anesthesiologists, Pharmacy, Rapid Response Teams, Interpretation Services, Transportation, and Unit Secretary support 22.5 hours of orientation provided First-time travelers not accepted Local candidates accepted at the same rate RTO of 5 days or less permitted, with no RTO allowed within the first 2 weeks of assignment Former NYU permanent staff must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
