GI Lab Registered Nurse
Springfield, Illinois
Memorial Health

Job Opportunity: GI Lab Registered Nurse

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (GI Lab)
• Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (07:30 - 16:00)
• Patient Ratio: 1:2 during day shift
• Unit Size: 6 procedure rooms
• Floating: Not required to float outside scope of practice
• Call Requirements:

  • On-call approximately once a week and every 10th weekend
  • Monday-Thursday call ends at 19:00
  • Friday-Sunday call is 24 hours each day
• Weekend Requirement: No mandatory weekend shifts outside call schedule
• Block Scheduling: Possible with manager approval
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of endoscopy experience within the last year
• Experience in an inpatient setting
• Pre/Post procedure skills and experience
• Ability to recover patients from conscious sedation and monitored anesthesia care sedation
• Procedure experience with bronchoscopy, circulating, colonoscopy, and esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Facility & Work Environment

• Acute Care Hospital, Level I Trauma Center
• Magnet designated facility
• 562 staffed beds
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking permit required, no cost

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including criminal, sex offender, and federal exclusions within 30 days of start
• Primary source verification of RN license and certifications
• Competency exam required for clinical candidates
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming good health and ability to perform job functions
• Fit mask test required prior to start (specific mask types accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Immunizations or documented immunity required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually by November 30
• Photo for badge required before start
• References: 2 professional references required

Additional Notes

• Candidate may be called off up to 36 hours during the 13-week assignment without pay for those hours
• Time off requests and schedule accommodations must be discussed with manager
• Fingerprinting must be completed in Illinois 3 business days prior to start if candidate does not hold an Illinois license
• First-time travelers accepted with adequate experience
• Prior travel experience is not required

This position is ideal for an RN with GI Lab experience seeking a travel contract in Illinois with a structured day shift and a supportive acute care environment.