GI Lab Registered Nurse
Abilene, Texas
Hendrick Medical Center

Registered Nurse - GI Lab

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

Job Description

• Registered Nurse needed for GI Lab with advanced procedure experience.
• Must be able to work 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts, plus call.
• 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 but not explicitly required.

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA accepted (Instructor, Provider, RQI)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA accepted (Instructor, Provider, RQI)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA accepted (Instructor, Provider, RQI)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas.
• Minimum of 1 year of endoscopy experience, including experience within the last year.
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• National Tech Certification Verification.
• Completion and acknowledgement of Orientation Safety Manual.
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 1 year of start; must be updated annually.
• Federal and state-level screenings including EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG within 30 days of start.
• Education verification (highest level) required.
• State-specific employability and misconduct registry checks required within 30 days of start.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start; must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start.
• Required vaccinations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (or declination)
  • Varicella
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (with religious or medical exemption accepted).
• Fit mask test (3M 1860 Regular or 1860S) within 12 months of start; updated annually.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen with THC within 10 business days prior to start; no pending results allowed.

Competency and Testing

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Color blindness test (online Ishihara version accepted).
• Pass/fail testing for Telemetry RNs (EKG/Medication knowledge).
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams as applicable.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must review and sign various facility-specific acknowledgments and agreements prior to start.
• Orientation includes required modules (~3-4 hours).
• Parking available for orientation and employment at no cost.

Experience

• Advanced GI procedure nursing experience required.
• Prior travel experience preferred but not mandatory.

References and Documentation

• Two professional references required within 3 years of start.
• Copy of resume or employment application required.

This position is ideal for an experienced RN with advanced GI procedure skills seeking a travel contract opportunity in Texas.