GI Lab/Endoscopy RN
Pensacola, FL
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Endoscopy/GI RN

Location: Pensacola, Florida
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Hours: 40 hours per week

Job Description

• Work in the GI Lab / Endoscopy specialty.
• On-call requirement: Weekdays from 4:30 PM to 7:00 AM, and 24-hour shifts on Saturdays and Sundays.
• Weekend requirement: Every fourth weekend.
• Holiday requirement: Work any holiday that falls on a regularly scheduled shift.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA required).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (AHA required).

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Valid RN license in Florida.
• Minimum of 2 years of Endoscopy experience.
• 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).

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• Professional resume/profile and at least two professional references required prior to submission.
• Nursys license verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Driver’s license or state ID (valid, not expired, matching address requirements).
• Completion of health and safety screenings including:

  • Ascension Color Vision test (updated every 3 years).
  • Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, etc.) with minimum 80% passing score.
  • Ascension EKG Exam with minimum 80% passing score (updated every 3 years).
  • Ascension Cerner Test-Out and Training Checklist with signed attestation.
  • Ascension Skills Checklist for clinical competency (updated annually).
• Health documentation including:

  • MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted.
  • Varicella: Proof of immunity or two vaccines; no declinations accepted.
  • Tdap: Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted.
  • Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination.
  • Influenza vaccine (optional; mask required if declined during flu season).
  • Tuberculosis screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA within required timeframes; chest X-ray if positive.
  • Fit test for respiratory protection (preferred before start, can be done onsite).
  • Health statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• Drug screening: 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.
• Background checks and verifications:

  • Criminal background check including SSN trace, OIG search, National Sex Offender registry, and others within 30 days prior to start; updated annually or after breaks in service.
  • EPLS check within 90 days prior to start; rerun if break in service > 90 days.
  • Employment verification for past 7 years; updated annually or after breaks in service.
  • Education verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days prior to start; rerun if break in service > 90 days.

Additional Notes

• Some onboarding requirements are completed onsite.
• Badge photo required: forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations.
• Optional unit-specific checklist may be required by unit leader within one week of start.
• Confirmation of assignment documentation required upon initial assignment and each extension.

This position requires flexibility for on-call, weekend, and holiday shifts, along with comprehensive credentialing and compliance documentation prior to and during the assignment.