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Job Opportunity: Endoscopy Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Westerville, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

Specialty: Registered Nurse (Endoscopy)
Shift: Day shift, Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Patient Ratio: 1:2

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Ohio
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Minimum 2 years of endoscopy nursing experience, including experience within the last year
Experience in charge nurse roles
Experience with Epic electronic health record system
Current ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Certifications & Competencies

BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA only; Instructor/Provider and RQI acceptable)
Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required prior to start)
Unit-specific competency exam required
Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (minimum passing score 76%)

Background & Compliance Requirements

7-year criminal background check including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (must be completed within 1 year of start)
Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending
Education accreditation confirmation from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
State license verification within 30 days of start
NURSYS verification required for RNs
2 professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership)
Employment application and skills checklist required

Health & Immunization Requirements

Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 1 year or chest x-ray if positive
TB questionnaire required in lieu of annual TB test renewal
Immunizations or positive titers required for:
- Rubeola (Measles) – 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
- Mumps – 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
- Rubella – 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
- Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemptions reviewed)
- Hepatitis B – titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12)
Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (new travelers cannot start with pending drug screen)
Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31) with mask requirement if declined
COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

Dress code and hand hygiene policy acknowledgment required
Confidential Fraud, Waste, Abuse, and Compliance Reporting training and form required
Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment required annually

Prior Travel Experience

No explicit prior travel experience required for this position

This position offers a structured day shift schedule in a specialized endoscopy setting with a manageable patient ratio, ideal for experienced RNs with Epic system proficiency and leadership experience.

About Westerville, OH

As a Travel Endoscopy Nurse in Westerville, OH here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
Wages typically match the cost of living.

Weather

Summer average high: 85°F, average low: 65°F.
Winter average high: 37°F, average low: 20°F.

Furnished Housing

Plenty of short-term rental options available, with furnished apartments and homes for easy relocation.

Transportation

Car-friendly city with well-maintained roads.
Limited public transportation options.

Demographics

Diverse community with a wide age range.
Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions.
Growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of medical facilities.

Things to Do

Numerous restaurants offering diverse cuisines.
Vibrant art and music scene with local galleries and live music venues.
Opportunities for outdoor activities including parks, trails, and sports facilities.

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