Endoscopy Registered Nurse
Binghamton, New York
Lourdes Hospital

Job Opportunity: Endoscopy Registered Nurse

Location: Binghamton, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Endoscopy)
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Patient Ratios: 1:1
• Weekend Requirement: 1 weekend on-call shift per month
• On-Call Requirement: 1 on-call shift per month in addition to weekend on-call
• Floating: May be required to float within scope to meet facility needs
• Local Candidates: Not accepted
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Return to Office Restrictions: 5 days or less preferred

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Tech Cert Verification - National
• Harassment Prevention Training Certificate

Required Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for New York State

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York
• Minimum 1 year of endoscopy experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• National Tech Certification Verification
• Harassment Prevention Training Certificate

Required Background and Compliance Checks

• 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Social Security trace and county searches for last 7 years of residence/work/school
• Nationwide sex offender check
• Education verification of highest level (ASN/BSN for RNs)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 1 year of start
• HHS/OIG check within 1 year of start

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam completed and signed by a Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant within 90 days of start, updated annually
• Respirator Fit Test within 1 year of start, updated annually (specific mask models required)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray documentation updated annually
• TB Questionnaire required within 30 days of start and updated annually
• Immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series, declination, or positive titer)
  • Varicella
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season
• COVID-19 vaccination (2 doses) or approved medical/religious exemption (booster not required)

Training and Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Basic Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (if applicable)
• Harassment Prevention Training Certificate (New York, annual expiration)
• Facility-specific RN modules and quizzes (e.g., Medication Exam, Suicide Precautions Quiz)
• Annual training modules prior to start

Documentation and Other Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required
• Photo for badge meeting specific guidelines (plain background, no hats/masks/sunglasses)
• Confidentiality agreement and job description review/signature prior to start
• References: 2 professional references required
• Employment application required
• Unit-specific skills checklist within 1 year of start, updated annually

Additional Notes

• Candidates will receive EPIC test-out instructions directly from the facility’s EPIC training team
• Respirator clearance via a virtual questionnaire reviewed by a licensed healthcare professional is required prior to start
• No local candidates accepted for this position

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of endoscopy experience who is comfortable with on-call and weekend shifts, and who meets all licensure, certification, and health requirements for New York State travel assignments.