Endoscopy Registered Nurse
Newton, Massachusetts
Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN Endoscopy

Location: Newton, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• 40 hours per week, dayshift
• Variable start times
• 4 shifts per week, each 10 hours

Specialty & Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) in Endoscopy
• Endoscopy experience preferred (no explicit minimum years stated)

Required Credentials & Certifications

• Professional Licenses:

  • Valid nursing license with primary source verification (NURSYS and Board of Nursing required)
  • MA Conditional Licenses NOT accepted

• Certifications (Required Onboard):

  • BLS (AHA, Red Cross, CHSF, or Military; AHA preferred)
  • ACLS (AHA, Red Cross, CHSF, or Military; AHA preferred)

• Health & Immunizations (Required Onboard):

  • Fit Test for N95 respirator (within 365 days, updated annually)
  • MMR vaccination or proof of immunity
  • Influenza vaccine during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30), no exemptions allowed
  • TB test (skin test or blood test) within 3 months of start date, updated if >6 month break
  • Health Statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days, updated if >6 month break

• Additional Preferred/Optional Health Requirements:

  • Hepatitis B vaccination or immunity proof strongly preferred
  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred
  • Positive PPD requires negative chest X-ray documentation

Testing & Orientation (Required Onboard)

• MGB NWH Self-Study Orientation & Attestation
• MGB Medication Exam (80% passing within 365 days)

Background & Compliance Checks (Required Onboard)

• Criminal Background Check (within 45 days prior to start)
• Massachusetts CORI background check (within 30 days prior to start)
• Social Security Number Trace (past 7 years addresses/aliases)
• National Sex Offender Registry Check (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)
• Exclusion Checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, NH Medicaid) within 30 days prior to start and annually
• Education Verification (highest level achieved)

Submission Requirements

• Resume including past 7 years of work experience with city & state
• Two recent references (minimum one supervisor or above in skillset)
• Skills Checklist
• Candidate Submission Coversheet

Additional Notes

• Respirator Medical Clearance Attestation required as part of Fit Test documentation
• Confirmation of Assignment/POI Form required for all initial assignments and extensions
• No mention of prior travel experience requirement

This position is suitable for experienced RNs with endoscopy skills seeking a 13-week long-term assignment in Massachusetts with a structured 4x10 hour day shift schedule.