Endoscopy Registered Nurse
Abilene, Texas
Hendrick Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Endoscopy

Location: Abilene, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Registered Nurse needed for Endoscopy with advanced GI procedure experience.
• Must be able to work 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts, plus call.
• Assist or circulate during advanced GI procedures such as:

  • ERCP
  • PEG placement
  • EUS
  • Spyglass
  • FNA/FNB
  • Capsule endoscopy
  • Bronchoscopies and EBUS
• Experience with moderate sedation and pain management preferred.
• Prior travel experience preferred but not explicitly required.

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only (Instructor, Provider, or RQI acceptable)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only (Instructor, Provider, or RQI acceptable)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only (Instructor, Provider, or RQI acceptable)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas.
• Minimum of 1 year of endoscopy experience, with recent experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID.
• I9 or attestation.
• Background check (7-year, including SSN trace, counties, national, OFAC, sex offender; updated annually).
• Education verification (highest level).
• State-specific checks including Texas DADS Employability Status and Employee Misconduct Registry.
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen including THC within 10 business days prior to start; facility will conduct additional drug screen on arrival.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing.
• Fit mask (3M 1860 Regular or 1860S), updated annually.
• Immunizations and titers or vaccinations for:

  • TB (negative test or chest X-ray)
  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine (required during flu season; exemptions accepted)
• Pass/fail testing for Telemetry RNs (if applicable).
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam.
• Color blindness testing.
• Various facility-specific acknowledgments and forms to be reviewed and signed prior to start.

Additional Information

• Orientation includes required modules (~3-4 hours).
• Parking available at orientation and for employment.
• Must be able to comply with all facility-specific policies and procedures.
• Candidate must review and sign multiple facility-specific documents prior to start.

This position is ideal for an experienced RN with advanced GI/endoscopy skills looking for a travel contract opportunity in Texas.