Travel Gastroenterology Endoscopy RN
Farmington, New Mexico
San Juan Regional Medical Center

Travel RN Opportunity – Gastroenterology (Endoscopy)

Location: Farmington, New Mexico
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility Overview

• Level III trauma center with 198 beds
• Services include medical, surgical, rehabilitation, childbirth center, cancer center, nephrology, pediatrics, behavioral health, day surgery, imaging, and lab testing
• Accredited PCI, Mammography, and Laboratory services
• Located in a scenic area with outdoor recreational opportunities

Position Details

• Specialty: Gastroenterology (Pre/Intra/Post Procedure)
• Role: RN (also Surgical Techs considered)
• Unit: Endoscopy (Main Floor)
• Shift: Days (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
• Hours: 40 hours/week guaranteed
• Call: Weekend and evening on-call required
• Patient Population: Adults, mid to high acuity
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Number of Openings: 3
• Beds in Unit: 7
• EHR System: Cerner
• Equipment: Olympus

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Gastroenterology nursing
• Must have intra-procedural level experience in gastroenterology procedures
• Procedural Tech experience is a must
• Must have a minimum 3.2 overall rating on skills checklist
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

Critical Skills & Procedures Required

Must demonstrate competency in the following:

• Biopsy (Hot and Cold)
• Savary Dilatation
• Balloon Dilatation
• Variceal Banding
• Therapeutic Injection, Polyp Raising, Tattooing
• Foreign Body Retrieval (Roth net and Rat tooth)
• Clip Application
• Snare (Hot and Cold)
• Prechel Pressure
• ERCP procedures including:

  • Cannulization
  • Biliary Duct Dilation
  • Lithotripsy
  • Stent Placement
  • Sphincterotomy
  • Balloon Sweep
  • Basket Retrieval
  • Injection of Contrast
• Endoscopic Hemostat
• Argon Plasma Coagulation
• Minnesota Tube

Additional Skills

• Ability to describe steps to assist other team members proactively
• Troubleshoot equipment and supplies

Float Requirements

• May be required to float to PreOp if Endoscopy caseload is low

Education Requirements

• RN degree for Registered Nurses
• Certified Surgical Technology Program for Surgical Techs

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a high-acuity gastroenterology unit within a well-equipped facility in a beautiful region with ample outdoor activities.