Endoscopy RN
Asheville, NC
Host Healthcare
4x9 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Endoscopy RN

Overview

• Travel RN role in Asheville, North Carolina.
• Variable shift assignment.
• 36 hours per week.
• Contract length: 13 weeks.

Unit Details

• Endoscopy unit with 8 Pre-OP beds, 6 PACU beds, and 4 procedure rooms.
• Day shift hours are 0600-1800.
• Night/call shifts start at 1700 or 1800 depending on FTE status.
• Staffing varies by case volume, with 12-16 staff.
• Patient ratios are variable.
• Floating area: none, unless the traveler volunteers.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina.
• Endoscopy experience with 2 years of experience.
• Endoscopy experience within the last year.
• BLS.
• ACLS.
• PALS.
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
• PACU - Post Anesthesia Care experience.
• Preoperative experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pediatric Endoscopy Experience.
• Pulmonary Endoscopy Experience.
• Endoscopy Tech Experience.

Schedule and Call

• Four 9-hour day shifts are scheduled between Monday and Friday.
• One overnight call shift per week.
• Two weekend call shifts during a 6-week period.
• Block scheduling is not accommodated.

Procedures

• Adult EGD, Sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy, EUS, ERCP, EBUS, Bronchoscopy, ION Navigational Bronchoscopy, Esophageal/Duodenal/Colonic/Axios Stent Placements, PEG Placement, Tracheostomy Placement, Pulmonary Cryo Therapy, Capsule Endoscopy, and Foreign Body Removal.
• Pediatric EGD, Sigmoidoscopy, and Colonoscopy for ages under 1 to 18.

Equipment and EMR

• Olympus Scopes, ERBE, Medivator, ION, Boston Scientific, Cook.
• Cerner.

Additional Notes

• Green surgical scrubs are provided; navy blue scrubs are also acceptable.
• Best fit is someone not looking to drive back and forth to their permanent residence daily.