Registered Nurse (RN) – GI Lab / Endoscopy - Travel Position (with $7,500 Completion Bonus)

Location: Berkeley, CA
Job Type: Travel Contract
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 4x10 Days
Pay: $2,510/week (plus $2,500 completion bonus per contract, up to $7,500 after three contracts) 

 

Position Summary

The GI Lab RN provides safe, evidencebased nursing care for patients undergoing gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures (e.g., EGD, colonoscopy, ERCP, EUS, PEG, capsule endoscopy). This role covers preprocedure assessment, intraprocedure circulating/sedation support, and postanesthesia recovery, collaborating closely with gastroenterologists, anesthesia providers, and the endoscopy team to deliver highquality, patientcentered care.

Key Responsibilities

PreProcedure (PreOp)

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, verify H&P, consents, NPO status, anticoagulant management, allergies, and ASA status in collaboration with anesthesia.
• Establish IV access; administer preprocedure medications per protocol.
• Provide patient/family education on procedure expectations, sedation, discharge, and postprocedure monitoring.

IntraProcedure

• Function as circulating RN: maintain a sterile/safe environment, ensure timeout, specimen handling/labeling, and accurate documentation.
• Administer and titrate moderate sedation/analgesia (per facility policy and scope); monitor hemodynamics, airway, pain, and patient response.
• Anticipate provider needs; assist with equipment (insufflation, electrosurgery units, irrigation, hemostasis devices, biopsy forceps, snares, retrieval tools, dilation devices, banding kits).
• Recognize and respond to complications (e.g., vasovagal events, bleeding, perforation, laryngospasm) and activate emergency protocols as needed.

PostProcedure (Recovery/PACU)

• Conduct postanesthesia/sedation assessments; monitor vitals and Aldrete scoring or equivalent.
• Manage pain, nausea, hydration; reinforce discharge instructions including complication red flags and followup.
• Ensure safe discharge with an escort per policy; complete documentation and charge capture.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Adhere to infection prevention standards (highlevel disinfection/sterilization workflows, endoscope reprocessing awareness, PPE).
• Comply with facility policies and regulatory/accreditation standards (e.g., TJC, AAAHC, CMS).
• Participate in quality initiatives (e.g., scope reprocessing audits, indicator tracking such as ADR/cecal intubation rates support, scope leak testing logs).

Teamwork & Professional Practice

• Precept new staff; participate in competencies, mock codes, and education (airway management, sedation safety).
• Collaborate with schedulers, materials management, and biomedical/sterile processing to ensure case readiness and equipment availability.
• Contribute to throughput optimization and patient experience initiatives.

 

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred.

Licensure/Certification

• Current RN license in [State/Region].
• BLS required; ACLS required (or within 3–6 months per facility).
• PALS preferred (pediatric programs).
• Moderate Sedation competency per facility policy (completion of sedation training/annual validation).

Experience

• 1–2 years of acute care RN experience required (PACU, ED, ICU, telemetry, or procedural areas preferred).
• Prior Endoscopy/GI Lab or perioperative nursing experience strongly preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

• Proficiency in patient assessment, IV therapy, cardiac/respiratory monitoring, and sedation monitoring/titration.
• Familiarity with endoscopy equipment, accessories, electrosurgery safety, and specimen handling.
• Strong critical thinking, rapid response to changes in status, and effective escalation.
• Excellent communication, patient education, and service recovery skills.
• EMR proficiency; accurate realtime documentation.

 

Core Competencies

• Patient Safety & Infection Prevention
• Airway & Sedation Management
• Clinical Judgment & Escalation
• Team Collaboration & Communication
• Throughput & Time Management
• Cultural Sensitivity & Patient Experience

 

Physical & Work Conditions

• Frequent standing, walking, pushing stretchers/equipment; occasional lifting up to 35–50 lbs with assistance per policy.
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, chemical disinfectants, and highlevel disinfection areas.
• Variable schedule: day shift with early starts, occasional late addons; oncall/afterhours coverage depending on facility and advanced procedures (ERCP/EUS/bleeding control).

 

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely patient throughput (ontime starts/turnover).
• Sedationrelated adverse event rate and unplanned transfer rate.
• Compliance with reprocessing/traceability and documentation standards.
• Patient satisfaction (education, communication, comfort).
• Chart completeness and accurate charge capture.

 

Preferred/Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with ERCP/EUS cases, GI bleeding management, and esophageal/gastric/colonic dilation.
• Knowledge of scope reprocessing workflows and traceability systems (e.g., tracking software).
• Participation in quality projects (e.g., sedation safety, ADR support metrics, scope audit readiness).

 

Benefits:

• Weekly pay with competitive rates
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Referral bonuses for referring talented professionals into our network
• Flexible schedules and personalized career support

 

 

About ATC Healthcare

ATC Healthcare has been a leader in healthcare staffing for nearly 40 years, offering personalized placement and support to healthcare professionals nationwide. With over 60 locations, we are committed to connecting skilled nurses, therapists, and clinicians with rewarding career opportunities.

Other Duties: Please note this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may vary by assignment and may change at any time with or without notice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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