Registered Nurse GI Endoscopy
Abilene, Texas
Hendrick Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - Gastrointestinal (GI) Specialty

Location: Abilene, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: RN with GI specialty
• Must be able to work 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts, plus on-call duties
• Advanced procedure experience required
• Assist or circulate during advanced GI procedures such as:

  • ERCP
  • PEG placement
  • EUS
  • Spyglass
  • FNA/FNB
  • Capsule endoscopy
  • Bronchoscopies and EBUS
• Experience with moderate sedation and pain management preferred
• Prior travel experience preferred (not explicitly required)

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted
• Other certifications may be required as applicable (e.g., NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, ENPC)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse with advanced GI procedure experience
• Years of experience: Not explicitly stated, but advanced procedure experience is required (implies significant experience)
• Prior travel experience: Preferred but not mandatory

Compliance and Background Checks

• 7-year background check required within 1 year of start; must be updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Education verification required (highest level)
• State-specific checks for Texas (DADS Employability Status Check and Employee Misconduct Registry) required within 30 days of start

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam required within 1 year of start; must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract
• Fit mask (3M 1860 Regular or 1860S) required within 12 months of start; updated annually
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • TDAP (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series, or declination accepted
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); religious or medical exemptions accepted
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen with THC within 10 business days prior to start; no pending results allowed

Additional Requirements

• Must complete facility-specific documents and acknowledgments prior to start (e.g., vaccination info, TB and occupational exposure, confidentiality, compliance, patient-centered pledge)
• Must complete orientation modules (~3-4 hours)
• Two professional references required within 3 years of start
• Resume/application required
• Skills checklist required and must be updated annually
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required as applicable
• Color blindness testing required

Summary

This travel RN position in Texas requires advanced GI procedure experience and certifications including ACLS, BLS, and PALS. The contract is approximately 13 weeks long, with a full-time schedule plus on-call. Compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, immunizations, and facility-specific documentation is mandatory. Prior travel experience is preferred but not required.