Gastroenterology Endoscopy RN
Rockford, Illinois
Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) – Gastroenterology / Endoscopy Lab

Location: Rockford, Illinois
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Education and Experience Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• ADN required upon hire; BSN preferred
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience required (highest requirement)

Licensure and Certifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Illinois
• Approved CPR/BLS and ACLS certification required

Job Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members in patient care
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments following nursing techniques, policies, standards of care, and state laws
• Perform patient assessments, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care
• Document care according to standards
• Develop and execute individualized patient care plans as prescribed by physicians or clinic policy, including patient and family education
• Participate in department or unit performance improvement activities, including shared governance
• Provide clinical expertise and guidance to other units or departments to support patient care continuity
• Apply critical thinking to ensure patient safety and experience, escalating issues appropriately
• Engage in professional nursing processes, unit practice activities, peer review, and offer solutions to practice issues
• Use innovative methods to develop and implement care plans and educate patients and families
• Initiate interdisciplinary collaboration to meet educational needs of patients and families
• Mentor and precept new staff members
• Contribute positively to professional and organizational environments and shared governance
• Pursue personal development and support continuous learning, including developing or revising evidence-based practice guidelines
• Actively participate in at least one departmental or unit performance improvement activity

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified / no prior travel experience required

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with at least 2 years of nursing experience, licensed in Illinois, who are interested in a contract role in gastroenterology/endoscopy nursing.