GI/Endo RN ~ $4801 Weekly Travel Pay

Travel Pay - $4,801 total weekly pay

Hourly Wages

$2,568 in hourly wages, or $64.20/hour.

Weekly Stipends

$1715 weekly lodging stipend ($245 daily) and $518 weekly meal stipend ($74 daily).

A local hourly pay rate is not being offered at this time.

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking an Endoscopy Registered Nurse (RN) who will be responsible for planning and administering care of the patient undergoing diagnostic Endoscopy procedures.

Responsibilities

• Applies the nursing process to assess pain, plan, implement and evaluate the care of the patient undergoing a diagnostic endoscopy.

• Assess physical, psychological, psychosocial and educational needs of the patient.

• Provides patient with explanations of procedures and treatments.

• Demonstrates awareness and respects all patient's rights, privacy and confidentiality.

• Treats all patients with dignity and respect.

• Assists physician with all endoscopy procedures including colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, EGD, PEG tube placement, and ERCP.

• Follows facility guidelines in the assessment, care and evaluation of the patient receiving conscious sedation.

• Follows facility policy to administer and monitor IV conscious sedation in a safe and effective manner.

• Documents assessment, administration and patient's response to conscious sedation according to facility policy and procedure.

• Monitors and documents to each intervention during the endoscopy procedure.

• Demonstrates safety and accuracy in the administration, monitoring and documentation of all treatments, medications, and IV therapies.

• Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for the patient.

• Responds immediately and appropriately to emergencies or acute changes in patient status.

• Provides Pathologist with accurate and complete information regarding specimen collection.

• Adheres to and applies all principles of infection control during endoscopic procedures, with the disinfection and sterilization of equipment, use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and disposing of biomedical/hazardous waste.

• Ensures appropriate care, maintenance and safe handling of scopes at all times.

• Applies cautery-grounding pad appropriately.

• Adheres to facility guidelines in use of glutaraldehyde/Steris.

• Assures Endoscopy Department Discharge Criteria are met before discharging patient.

• Ensures the discharge process provides continuing care based on assessed needs of the patient and communicates explicit time/action discharge instructions using simple terminology.

• Uses sound clinical judgment with all nursing responsibilities.

• Effectively communicates and collaborates with other members of the health care team to address patient's needs and generate safe patient outcomes.

• Other Endoscopy Registered Nurse (RN) duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state in which he/she practices.

• Documentation and confirmation of one (1) year experience in a GI/Endo lab within the last three years preferred; Documentation and confirmation of at least one (1) year experience with IV Conscious Sedation within the last three years preferred.

• Current BLS and ACLS cards.

• Full command, verbal and written, of the English language.

• Physical dexterity and perceptive acuity (e.g., visual, hearing) to satisfactorily perform all required duties.

• Current Health Certificate (if applicable)

• Current PPD or Chest X-Ray

• Successful completion of Amergis screening for the clinical specialty area(s)

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.