GI Lab Registered Nurse
Modesto, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - GI Lab

Location: Modesto, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts
Call Requirements: Will take weekend and weekday call

Job Description

Seeking a Registered Nurse for a GI Lab setting. This is a travel contract position requiring flexibility for call coverage on both weekdays and weekends.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Minimum of 1 year of endoscopy experience, with endoscopy experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Willingness to take weekend and weekday call

Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN experience required for GI Lab nursing roles
• No prior travel experience explicitly required

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including Social Security trace with all aliases, county searches, sex offender search, education verification, and other standard screenings
• FACIS Level 3 screening required within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required and updated annually
• Education verification required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred but not mandatory
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana due to California law)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually (with accommodations for religious exemptions or facial hair)
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • TB screening and annual renewal
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season (Nov-April)
• Negative drug test and other health clearances as required

Certifications & Competencies

• May require additional certifications depending on unit specifics (e.g., CCRN, TNCC, NRP, EFM) — verify with recruiter or manager
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required for some telemetry units

Documentation & Orientation

• Must review and sign facility-specific documents including standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training, and regulatory orientation prior to start
• Photo for badge required
• Employment application must include full 7 years of work history with no gaps
• References: 2 professional references required for clinical positions

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared for background checks and verifications as outlined
• Religious exemptions for vaccines and fit testing may be considered with proper documentation and approval
• This position requires flexibility and commitment to call coverage on weekends and weekdays

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Registered Nurse travel contract position in a GI Lab setting in California.