GI Lab Registered Nurse
Seattle, Washington
Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus

Job Opportunity: GI Lab Registered Nurse

Location: Seattle, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a large Endoscopy department at a level two trauma, tertiary medical center.
• Patient population includes ambulatory and hospitalized patients, ranging from pediatrics (10%) to geriatric.
• Unit mix: 30% inpatient, 70% outpatient.
• Department includes 19 admit/discharge rooms, 9 procedure rooms, and a manometry room.
• Responsibilities include moderate sedation and technical endoscopy procedures.
• Advanced therapeutic Endoscopy RN experience preferred.
• Float required: may be asked to float to other Providence facilities within a reasonable distance.
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend.
• Shift: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10 hours per day (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM).

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington State.
• Minimum 1 year of Endoscopy experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years; must be updated annually.
• Education verification required, especially for internationally educated nurses.
• Drug screen within 12 months of start; instant drug screens acceptable if paired with attestation.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating fitness to work.
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccination documentation preferred (declinations accepted)
• Respirator fit testing required annually (travel only).
• Drug testing attestation if instant drug screen used.

Training & Competency Requirements

• Completion of facility and specialty-specific WorkRamp modules prior to start and annually thereafter.
• Epic training modules required for certain hospital systems and regions; transcripts must be on file.
• Competency exams as applicable, including but not limited to:

  • Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) for L&D RNs (not applicable here)
  • Color Blind Testing (if required by unit)
  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Float policy acknowledgment required.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must provide a minimum of 2 professional references covering at least 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years.
• Employment application must include at least the last 5 years of employment with month/year format for dates.
• Passport-style badge photo may be required depending on region and facility.
• Washington State Patrol and WATCH background searches required for placements in Washington and border facilities.
• CNA-specific requirements (OBRA registry, etc.) do not apply to this RN role.

This position offers a dynamic clinical environment with a focus on advanced endoscopy nursing care, suitable for RNs with Endo/GI Lab experience seeking a travel contract in Seattle, WA.