Endoscopy RN - Pre/Post and Intraoperative
Weirton, WV
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
$2,707/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (2 years)
- Gastrointestinal Nurse, Endoscopy Nurse or GI Lab Nurse (2 years)
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse (Endoscopy Pre/Post & Intraoperative)
Location: Weirton, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Unit Overview
- Unit: Endoscopy Pre/Post
- Beds: 9 Pre/Post beds
- Cases per day: 10-25
- Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:2-3
Required Certifications
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
Required Experience
- Minimum 1 year of Endoscopy experience
- Proficient with IV starts
Job Duties
Preoperative Care
- Conduct patient assessments including medical history, allergies, and current medications
- Complete required documentation and consents
- Prepare patients physically and emotionally for procedures; explain expectations and answer questions
- Administer pre-procedure medications as prescribed
Postoperative Care
- Monitor patients in recovery for stability, manage pain, nausea, and other post-procedure concerns
- Provide discharge instructions regarding medication, follow-up care, and dietary restrictions
- Ensure patients meet criteria for discharge or safe transfer to inpatient care
Common Procedures
- EGD (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy)
- Colonoscopies
- ERCPs (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
- PEG tubes and others
Scheduling & Shifts
- Monday to Friday
- Shift options: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM or 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- Call requirements:
- Weeknights: 2 times per week (end of shift to start of next shift)
- Weekends: Approximately 1 time per month (end of shift Friday to start of shift Monday)
- Holidays: May be included in holiday call rotation
- Call response time: 30 minutes
- Floating between Pre/Post area and Intraoperative Endoscopy
Additional Information
- Charge nurse responsibilities for Preop, Intra-op, and Post-op areas
- No techs or nurse aides in the department
- Anesthesia and respiratory therapy support available as needed
- Dress code: Navy blue scrubs (not provided)
- Orientation: 3-5 days, 8-hour days; must be proficient in pre/post and intraoperative endoscopy procedures
- Must comply with a 50-mile radius rule for candidate submissions
- Valid, unexpired driver’s license required
Required License
- Current, active RN license valid in West Virginia
Employer
Access Healthcare
Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
Weirton, WV
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