Endoscopy Registered Nurse
Chicago, Illinois
John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - Endoscopy

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: RN Endoscopy
• Shift: 4x10 hour shifts, 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM, Monday to Friday with one day off
• Scheduling: No block scheduling
• Call Requirements: None
• Weekend Requirement: None
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 5 days off with no more than 2 consecutive days; no holiday RTO; no RTO the day before or after a holiday; no RTO on weekends
• Floating: Mandatory float facility; all clinicians must float within their scope as needed
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week

Experience & Skills Required

• Minimum 3+ years perioperative/endoscopy experience
• Experience administering and recovering patients from moderate sedation
• Experience in both Recovery and Pre-Op admission areas
• Skilled at inserting peripheral IVs

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

Additional Requirements

• Must live within 75 miles of the facility (locals preferred)
• Pending licenses are not accepted

Facility Highlights

• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue (not provided)
• Charting System: Cerner

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks

• Background check within 12 months covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• International background check if applicable (lived/worked internationally in past 7 years)

Certifications

• ACLS and BLS must be AHA certified
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, CHEMO) but not for this position specifically

Health Documents

• Physical exam within 12 months, signed by PA, NP, DO, or MD
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) within 1 year, updated annually
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years or signed declination within 12 months
• Negative TB test (QGold or TSPOT) within 12 months, updated annually
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer with booster if low titer
• Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination within 1 year
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer with booster if low titer
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 90 days of start, updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Apr 1)

Competency Exams

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required within 12 months of start
• Color blind testing required for starts on/after 1/16/24
• General competency exam required within 12 months of start

Facility Specific Documents

• Various HIS forms and rules of behavior must be completed prior to start (specific to role)

Notes

• References: 2 references within 2 years preferred but not mandatory to start
• Complete application and skills checklist required annually

This position is ideal for experienced perioperative/endoscopy RNs who are comfortable with moderate sedation, IV insertion, and working in a Level 1 Trauma Center environment with mandatory floating responsibilities. Local candidates within commuting distance are preferred.