Endoscopy Registered Nurse
Wheeling, WV
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse – Endoscopy

Location: Wheeling, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days (Monday to Friday)
Hours: 10 hours per day, 40 hours per week

Unit Information

• Department: Endoscopy / GI Lab
• Number of suites: 5
• Nurse-to-room ratio: 1 RN per room
• Surgical techs available in the department
• No respiratory therapy equipment used (vents, CPAP, BiPAP, etc.)

Job Responsibilities

• Intra-operative circulation nurse (no sedation administered)
• Common procedures: EGD, Colonoscopy, ERCP, EUS, EMR, Hemorrhoid banding
• Knowledge of endoscopy procedures and equipment required
• Call requirements:

  • Approximately 3 weeknights per month (7 AM – 3 PM) to finish cases
  • 1 weekend per month call (7 AM – 3 PM, Saturday and Sunday) with possible additional weekends due to nursing rotation
  • Holiday call (7 AM – 3 PM)
• Call response time: 30 minutes, usually flexible
• No floating requirements
• Dress code: Scrubs worn in-house

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in West Virginia
• Minimum of 2 years of endoscopy experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Must submit an active driver’s license at time of application
• Must be within a 50-mile radius for commuting

Orientation & Scheduling

• Unit-specific orientation provided
• No self-scheduling or block scheduling; cases assigned via a number system

Additional Notes

• This position does not require sedation administration
• Experience with endoscopy equipment and procedures is essential
• Call and weekend coverage is part of the role with a structured rotation system