Registered Nurse (RN) – GI Lab Endoscopy (with 7,500 Completion Bonus)

Registered Nurse (RN) GI Lab / Endoscopy - Travel Position (with $7500 Completion Bonus)

Location:Berkeley CA
Job Type:Travel Contract
Duration:13 weeks
Shift:4x10 Days
Pay:$2510/week(plus $2500 completion bonus per contract up to $7500 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 36 months per facility).
• PALS preferred (pediatric programs).
• Moderate Sedation competency per facility policy (completion of sedation training/annual validation).

Experience

• 12 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 3550 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.

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