Endoscopy Registered Nurse
Seattle, WA
PRIDE Health
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Endoscopy Registered Nurse

Location: Seattle, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a level two trauma, tertiary medical center with a large endoscopy department (19 admit/discharge rooms, 9 procedure rooms including a manometry room).
• Patient population includes ambulatory and hospitalized patients of all ages (pediatrics to geriatric) with complex GI diseases.
• Unit mix: 30% inpatient, 70% outpatient, 10% pediatrics.
• Shift: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10 hours per day (7:00 AM to 7:30 PM).
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend.
• Float required: Must be willing to float to other Providence facilities within a reasonable distance.

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Endoscopy/GI Lab.
• Preferred experience with moderate sedation and technical endoscopy procedures.
• Advanced therapeutic Endoscopy RN experience preferred.
• First-time travelers accepted.

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Certifications must be from AHA (Instructor, Provider, or RQI) or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation equivalents.

Licensure

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Washington State.
• Washington compact license accepted for Swedish facilities.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating fitness to work.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually.
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season (declinations accepted)
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred (declinations not required)
• 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant tests acceptable with attestation).
• Respirator clearance (RespSafety) required annually for travel candidates.
• Background check within 90 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including SSN trace, death master index, sex offender registry, education verification, and others as applicable.
• WA State Patrol Search required within 90 days of start for Washington placements, updated every 2 years for certain facility types.
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years of employment.
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years.

Training & Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Competency exams required by specialty.
• Facility and specialty-specific WorkRamp modules and regulatory training must be completed annually.
• Epic training modules completion may be required depending on region and facility.
• Color blindness testing if specifically requested.

Additional Notes

• Float Policy Acknowledgement required; may be asked to float to other facilities.
• Passport-style badge photo required for badge issuance (facility-specific).
• Travel candidates have a 4-day return-to-office (RTO) policy; longer RTO requires manager approval.
• Candidates with international nursing education must provide transcripts/diplomas and may require additional education verification.
• First-time travelers are accepted for this position.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington State.
• Minimum of 1 year of Endoscopy experience within the last year.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced Endoscopy RNs interested in travel assignments within a large, tertiary care medical center environment.