Travel

Endoscopy

Kingsport, TN

Endoscopy RN – 13-Week Travel Contract

Position Overview

The facility's endoscopy center is seeking an experienced RN to join the team on a 13-week travel contract. You'll work in a fast-paced procedural environment, caring for patients undergoing a wide range of endoscopic interventions.

Shift & Schedule

  • Days: 4 x 10-hour shifts, 06:30 – 17:00
  • Every 3rd weekend required
  • One call night per week
  • Call required; hospital may call off one shift biweekly without penalty due to census fluctuations
  • Orientation begins on a Sunday (online compliance modules; 16 hours non-billable)

Clinical Scope

You'll provide direct care across the full spectrum of endoscopy: colonoscopy, EGD, ERCP, bronchoscopy, EBUS, and EUS. Responsibilities include:

  • Pre/post-procedure patient assessment, education, and consent verification
  • Administer and monitor conscious/moderate sedation
  • Assist physicians during procedures; manage specimens and equipment
  • Monitor vital signs and sedation status; alert team to changes
  • Recover patients post-sedation and provide discharge instructions
  • Equipment cleaning, disinfection, and maintenance per infection control standards
  • Accurate EMR documentation
  • Support clinical nursing education as part of the facility's commitment to developing future nurses

Requirements

  • Active RN license (state or compact)
  • BLS and AHA ACLS certification required
  • Minimum 2 years nursing experience (all levels: inpatient, outpatient, pre/post-procedure, portable/bedside)
  • 1+ years endoscopy or procedural nursing experience
  • Experience with conscious sedation monitoring
  • CGRN certification preferred
  • Accepts first-time travelers
  • Must live 100+ miles from the facility
  • Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)

Compliance Note

Relias EKG testing within 72 hours of signing; drug screening 12–14 days pre-start; fit testing required (facial hair must be trimmed per CDC guidelines).