Endoscopy RN
Springfield, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Springfield

Registered Nurse (RN) - Endoscopy

Location: Springfield, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Work in Endoscopy department covering both outpatient and hospital endoscopy locations on the same campus.
• Day shift, typically 5 days a week, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with 2-3 late days per week based on procedure census.
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week.
• Weekend hours required as per facility schedule (up to one weekend per 6-week schedule).
• Call requirements: up to 4-7 call days per 6-week schedule, including 2 call days over one weekend.
• No floating to other units.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of Endoscopy nursing experience within the last year

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse (CGRN) certification recommended within 2 years of hire (not required).

Unit & Patient Care Information

• Unit includes up to 9 procedure rooms and 36 pre/post procedure bays.
• Patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:2.
• Procedures per room average 18-21 per physician per shift.
• Equipment used includes Olympus scopes, ERBE cautery units, video/fiberoptic endoscopic systems, fluoroscopy, IV pumps, and patient monitoring equipment.
• Patients include both inpatient and outpatient populations.

Skills & Experience

• Basic dysrhythmia knowledge required.
• Ability to work with delicate instruments and specialized endoscopy tools.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate closely with physicians and staff.
• Ability to perform direct patient care activities including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and sit for most of the shift and meet physical demands such as lifting/moving equipment (up to 40-50 lbs), and occasional low-positioned work (kneeling, crouching, crawling).
• Experience working with fluoroscopy.

Work Environment & Dress Code

• Fast-paced, teamwork-driven environment.
• Scrub color: Black or provided surgical scrubs only. No other attire permitted.

Additional Requirements

• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required for travel period November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted.
• Must be available to start within 4 weeks of submission.
• Auto-offer position contingent on facility approval.

Summary

This travel RN position in Endoscopy requires at least 1 year of specialty experience, current Missouri RN licensure, and certifications in BLS and ACLS. The role involves direct patient care in a busy endoscopy unit with a focus on procedure room skills, sedation, and electronic charting using EPIC. The assignment is 13 weeks on day shift with some weekend and call responsibilities. Physical stamina and the ability to work with specialized equipment are essential.