GI Endoscopy RN
Bakersfield, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a GI/Endoscopy position in an acute care setting, requiring at least 2 years of experience and procedural sedation skills.

Details

• Acute care hospital endoscopy/GI lab setting, recognized as the second busiest Endo department within CommonSpirit Health California
• Unit operates across 2 campuses located approximately 7 minutes apart
• Common procedures include EGDs, colonoscopies, ERCPs, bronchoscopies, EUS, and PEG placements
• RNs cover all 3 phases of care; all intubated patients are transferred to PACU
• MAC sedation cases have the RN circulating; procedural sedation cases include both a circulator and a sedator
• Bedside procedures are performed in the ER and ICU as needed
• Unit runs 5–25 procedures per day across 2 suites
• Charge nurse on duty every shift Monday through Friday
• Techs assist with all procedures except bronchoscopies, which are handled by Respiratory Therapy
• Charting is done in Cerner
• 12-hour day shifts with varied start times; no block scheduling
• Every other weekend (EOW) required
• Weekend call is typically 1 day from 7a to 7a the following morning, shared in rotation with staff
• Holiday call is in rotation; travelers are expected to cover 1 major and 1 minor holiday
• Call response time is 30 minutes
• First to float; floating is limited within the Endoscopy/GI lab — no floating to other units
• OR scrubs are provided by the facility

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required (must be active — pending licenses not accepted)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (pending certifications not accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of GI/Endoscopy RN experience required
• Experience with procedural sedation required
• Call experience required
• A driver's license copy is required for consideration
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Additional Information

• Orientation length is typically 2–3 days, depending on experience and comfort level
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered