Endoscopy Registered Nurse
Potsdam, NY
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a GI/Endoscopy position in a hospital setting, requiring BLS certification and hands-on endoscopy skills including advanced scoping procedures.

Details

• Hospital-based Endoscopy unit serving both inpatient and outpatient populations
• Performs and assists with a wide range of endoscopic procedures including Colonoscopy, EGD, ERCP, EUS, EBUS, Flex Sigmoidoscopy, dilations, and esophageal foreign body removal
• Experience with specialized equipment including endoscopes, bronchoscopes, colonoscopes, EGD scopes, EBUS and EUS scopes, Flex Sigmoidoscopes, fluoroscopy equipment (C-arm), electrosurgical units, ERBE portable coagulation instrument, and balloon dilators
• Handles multiple specimen types including bronchoscopy, cytology, frozen sections, gastric brushing, and pathology specimens
• Proficiency with High-Level Disinfection (HLD), instrument processing and cleaning, and sterilization/disinfection procedures
• Uses Provation for documentation
• Day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (5x8-hour shifts)
• Some weekend call required, plus one night of call every 7–12 days
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active NY RN license required
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of GI/Endoscopy RN experience
• Proficiency with portable/bedside travel cases, procedure setup, and room closing responsibilities
• Experience with Universal Protocol (Time Out) procedures
• Candidate must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include procedure setup, instrument processing and cleaning, restocking room and supply carts, and closing the room at the end of the day
• Assists with biopsies and specimen collection across multiple specimen types
• Scrubs are provided by the facility
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are not accepted; must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
• Maximum of 7 days of RTO for the duration of the contract; all time-off requests must be submitted at the time of consideration
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration
• Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained required for consideration