GI Lab RN
Knoxville, TN
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced GI Lab/Endoscopy RN with 2+ years of GI/endoscopy experience and TN or compact RN licensure for a 13-week assignment.

Details

• GI Lab/Endoscopy department within a hospital setting
• 1:1 patient ratio
• Day shift schedule, 4x10 hours (7:00 AM-5:30 PM)
• On-call required Monday through Friday, 5:30 PM-7:00 AM, one shift per week
• Weekend call required approximately every other weekend, covering a 24-hour shift on Saturday or Sunday
• Floating required in accordance with facility policy and clinical experience
• Cerner EMR experience preferred but not required

Requirements

• Active TN or compact RN license required, in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of GI/endoscopy nursing experience required
• Must pass EKG testing and color blind testing prior to start
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required
• Experience administering, monitoring, and recovering patients from conscious sedation
• Experience with airway management and post-procedure care
• Skilled in starting and maintaining IVs
• Experience with procedures including bronchoscopy, colonoscopy, EGD, EBUS, EUS, and ERCP
• Experience with specimen handling and labeling
• Certifications/licensure must not expire within 45 days of start date

Additional Information

• Responsible for circulating and assisting with GI/endoscopy procedures including bronchoscopy, colonoscopy, EGD, EBUS, EUS, and ERCP
• Administers and monitors conscious sedation, including medications such as Propofol, Versed, and reversal agents
• Utilizes specialized equipment such as balloon dilators, bronchoscopy carts, ERBE electrical coagulation instruments, and lithotripters
• Experience in inpatient, outpatient endoscopy center, and portable/bedside travel case settings preferred
• Travelers requesting time off during major holidays or holiday weeks will not be accommodated
• Previous permanent staff cannot return to the same campus within 24 months, but may return to a different Covenant Health campus after 12 months
• Local candidates within 75 miles of the facility may be considered at a reduced rate
• Travel experience is required for this role
• Proof of residency documentation may be required within 48 hours of offer acceptance