Endoscopy RN
Baton Rouge, LA
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a GI/Endoscopy RN with advanced endoscopy and pulmonary procedure skills, requiring a compact or LA RN license and 2+ years of specialty experience.

Details

• Endoscopy unit setting supporting inpatient and outpatient procedures
• Day shift, 5x8 hours, with start times varying between 0600-0830 and end times between 1430-1700
• Must function independently across all Endoscopy procedures including advanced cases
• Performs EUS, ERCP, bronchoscopy, EBUS, and ION Robot pulmonary procedures
• Handles both preop/intraop/postop phases and portable/bedside travel cases
• On-call response time of 30 minutes required
• No call-ins permitted

Requirements

• Active compact or LA RN license required in hand at time of submission
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Endoscopy specialty required
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Skilled in administering and monitoring conscious sedation, including Propofol and Versed
• Experience with airway management and recovery from conscious/monitored anesthesia sedation
• Competent in bronchoscopy, colonoscopy, EGD, EBUS, EUS, and ERCP procedures
• Experience starting and maintaining IVs
• Bariatric procedure expertise preferred
• Prior endo tech experience a plus
• Current driver's license required for consideration
• Up-to-date NURSYS report (within 4 weeks of submission) required

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include circulating, specimen handling/labeling, and post-procedure care
• May be assigned to an Emergency Team requiring extended facility presence during emergency events
• Must demonstrate commitment to patient-first mission and behave as a full-time staff member would
• Holiday coverage required for 2 of 4 designated holiday periods (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
• Orientation held 5 days per week
• Two Manager/Supervisor references (not Charge RNs) required to obtain clearance to start, though not required at submission
• Candidates must be separated from this health system for 1 full year before returning as a traveler if previously employed as permanent staff or in-house agency contractor
• All RTO must be disclosed on profile and discussed during interview to avoid offer rescission
• Local candidates not accepted; must reside more than 65 miles from the facility
• First-time travelers not specified as accepted or excluded