Endoscopy/Procedure Room RN
Bangor, ME
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Endoscopy

Location: Bangor, Maine
Specialty: Endoscopy or Procedure Room
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility Overview

• Level II Trauma Center
• 411 beds total
• Unit includes 11 Preop Bays, 8 PACU bays, and 5 procedure rooms
• Very busy unit working with 4 physician groups: Pulmonary, Gastric Enterology, Pediatric GI, Northeast Surgery
• Average 35-40 procedures daily

Patient Types

• Inpatient and Outpatient

Procedures Performed

• Advanced GI Procedures: ERCP with stent placement, Colonic EMR, Colonic stents, EUS, biliary stents
• General GI: EGD, Colonoscopy, Hemorrhoid procedures, PEG insertion, Colon ablation
• Pediatric GI: EGD, Colon
• Pulmonary: Bronchoscopies, EBUS, thoracentesis, pleurx catheter insertion
• Northeast Surgery Team: General GI procedures

Patient Ratios

• Pre-op: 1 nurse to 3-4 patients (will pick up and go)
• Phase 2 Recovery: 1 nurse to 2-3 patients
• Most cases done under MAC anesthesia; general anesthesia patients recover quickly in room or moved to Main OR PACU if needed

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1 year of Endoscopy experience (RN)
• First-time travelers are welcome (no prior travel experience required)
• Ability to scrub and circulate strongly preferred
• Experience with pre/post-op care, basic bronchoscopy, and basic intra-op experience

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) is optional

Support & Team Structure

• Charge Nurse (does not take patient assignments)
• Unit Secretary
• Appointed Team Lead in Pre-Op
• CNAs in Pre/Post Op areas

Orientation

• Week 1: Orientation includes a day in each area of the department, tailored based on experience and comfort level

Scheduling & Work Hours

• Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM
• Travelers work 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• No weekend rotation, on-call, or holiday expectations
• Request time off (RTO) must be approved by manager

Additional Information

• Charting System: Cerner
• Equipment: Alaris pumps, Pyxis medication system, Olympus scopes
• No floating required
• Scrubs provided; arrive in street clothes
• Free on-site parking
• Team-oriented and traveler-friendly culture

This position is ideal for an RN with endoscopy experience looking for a well-supported, fast-paced environment with a variety of GI and pulmonary procedures.