GI Lab/Endoscopy RN
Pensacola, Florida
FLPEN Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola

Job Opportunity: Endoscopy/GI RN

Location: Pensacola, Florida
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Hours: 40 hours per week

Job Description

• Work in Gastrointestinal Lab / Endoscopy specialty.
• On-call requirement: Weekdays from 4:30 PM to 7:00 AM, and 24-hour shifts on Saturdays and Sundays.
• Weekend requirement: Every fourth weekend.
• Holiday requirement: Work any holiday that falls on a regularly scheduled shift.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Florida.
• Minimum of 2 years of Endoscopy experience.
• Endoscopy experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Completion of health screenings and immunizations including:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted).
  • Varicella (two vaccines, serological immunity, or documented history; no declinations accepted).
  • Tdap (valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted).
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination.
  • Influenza vaccine (optional; if declined, mask required during flu season).
  • Tuberculosis screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA test, chest X-ray if positive, and annual TB questionnaire.
  • Fit test for respiratory protection (preferred before start, can be done onsite).
• Drug screening: 12-panel drug test within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.
• Health statement or physical exam confirming good health prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• Color vision test completed prior to start and updated every 3 years.

Required Training and Testing

• Completion of core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics with a minimum passing score of 80%.
• Passing score of at least 80% on the EKG exam (two attempts allowed), updated every 3 years.
• Completion of Cerner test-out and training checklist with signed attestation.
• Completion of onboarding education attestation and pre-hire modules specific to nursing contingent workers.
• Completion of skills checklist for specialty within one year of start, updated annually.

Documentation and Verification

• Submission of professional resume/profile and at least two professional references prior to first assignment.
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and other required screenings within 30 days of assignment start; updated annually or after breaks in service longer than 90 days.
• Employment verification for the past seven years, updated annually or after breaks in service longer than 90 days.
• Education verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days of start; must be rerun after breaks in service longer than 90 days.
• Signed assignment agreement and confirmation of assignment documentation required.
• Forward-facing badge photo with white or blue background (no alterations).

Additional Notes

• Optional unit-specific checklist may be required by unit leader within one week of start.
• Prior travel experience is not specified as a requirement.

This position requires flexibility for on-call, weekend, and holiday shifts, along with comprehensive credentialing and compliance documentation prior to and during the assignment.