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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a highly skilled RN for an Endoscopy position requiring advanced GI and pulmonary procedural expertise, including ERCP, EUS, and ION Robot bronchoscopy.

Details

• Endoscopy unit setting supporting both inpatient and outpatient procedures
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours, with start times ranging 0600-0830 and end times 1430-1700
• Performs advanced endoscopic and pulmonary procedures including EGD, colonoscopy, ERCP, EUS, bronchoscopy, and EBUS
• Utilizes ION Robot technology for pulmonary procedures
• Administers and monitors conscious sedation and MAC sedation using Propofol, Versed, and reversal agents
• Performs specimen handling/labeling and post-procedure airway management
• Starts and maintains IVs for pre-procedure care
• On-call response time of 30 minutes required
• Epic charting system preferred

Requirements

• Active RN license, Louisiana or Compact, required in hand upon consideration
• Minimum 2 years of experience in GI/Endoscopy specialty
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Must be fully competent in advanced endoscopic procedures including ERCP and EUS
• Must be skilled in pulmonary procedures including bronchoscopy, EBUS, and ION Robot-assisted procedures
• Bariatric procedure experience preferred
• Experience as an endo tech is a plus
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Up-to-date NURSYS report required, within 4 weeks of consideration

Additional Information

• Must function independently across all areas of Endoscopy, including advanced and pulmonary procedures
• Expected to demonstrate the facility's mission and values, functioning as a full-time staff member would
• May be assigned to an emergency response team during declared emergency events, which could require staying onsite until relief arrives
• Required to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, and Mardi Gras), based on departmental needs
• Orientation is held 5 days a week
• Two Manager/Supervisor references (not Charge RNs) will be required prior to start, though not required for initial consideration
• All requested RTO must be disclosed on profile and discussed during interview
• Previous permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must have a 1-year separation from the facility before returning as a traveler
• Does not accept local candidates; must reside more than 65 miles from the facility