Endoscopy Registered Nurse
Durham, NC
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Endoscopy Registered Nurse

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Targeted start date: June 1 or June 15
• Shift: Monday through Friday, day shifts (options include 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, or 8:30 AM–5:00 PM)
• Hours per week: 40
• Weekend requirement: Possibly 1 weekend and some weeknights
• On-call: Rotating coverage for nights, weekends, and holidays
• Floating: Not applicable
• Work environment: Fast-paced endoscopy department with 3 procedure rooms, 4 pre-procedure rooms, and 4 post-procedure rooms; anesthesia support available for most cases
• May be required to stay late on a rotating basis to complete daily schedule
• Scrub color: Royal Blue

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of recent endoscopy nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Proficient with Epic electronic health record system

Orientation & Training

• Orientation sessions held bi-weekly
• Unit-specific competency exam required
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Blue Card required; training provided onsite if needed
• Pass/fail testing on EKG/medication knowledge administered at orientation (passing score 80%)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid driver’s license or government-issued photo ID
• Social Security card (only if used for I9 verification)
• Background checks including SSN trace, county, alias, nationwide, sex offender, international (if applicable), education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC sanctions list search
• Physical exam within 12 months of start (latex allergy acceptable)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (with documentation for positive PPD history)
• Required immunizations/vaccinations with no exemptions allowed:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Measles (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Mumps (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Rubella (1 vaccine or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Polio vaccine or signed attestation
  • Seasonal flu vaccine (required annually during flu season; no exemptions)
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen including THC within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Employment application and 7 years of work history documented
• Two professional references from employment within the last 12 months (at least one supervisor)
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Facility-specific online modules must be completed prior to orientation
• Guest account setup required prior to clearance for access to orientation and work systems

Additional Notes

• This department does not perform advanced endoscopy procedures
• Rapid patient turnover expected
• Anesthesia support available for majority of cases
• Candidates may be flagged to stay late on a rotating basis to complete daily schedule

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Endoscopy RN travel contract opportunity.