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

RN Endo (Endoscopy)

Location: Chicago, Illinois Employment type: Travel/Contract Contract length: 13 weeks Guaranteed hours: 40 per week

Schedule and Logistics

• Shift: Day, 4x10 hours, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with one day off. No block scheduling.
• Call and weekend requirements: N/A
• Time off: Up to 5 days off per assignment, with no more than 2 consecutive days. No time off on holidays, the day before or after a holiday, or weekends.
• Float: Mandatory float facility. All staff must float within scope at the facility's discretion.
• Scrubs: Any color; not provided.
• Hospital highlights: Level 1 Trauma Center.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
• 3 years of endoscopy experience
• Endoscopy experience within the last year
• Perioperative experience
• PreOp / PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) experience
• Experience administering and recovering patients from moderate sedation
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Preferred

• Local candidates (within 75 miles of the facility)

Pre-Start Requirements

• Background checks: Background check completed within 12 months of start, covering 7 years of residence, work, and school, updated annually. EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG searches within 30 days of start. International background check within 1 year of start if the candidate has lived or worked internationally in the past 7 years.
• Drug screen: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 90 days of start. Testing must begin within 48 hours of signed contract. Marijuana is not required. Updated annually.
• Physical exam: Within 12 months of start, updated annually, signed by a PA, NP, DO, or MD.
• TB: Negative QuantiFERON-Gold or T-SPOT within 12 months of start. PPDs are not accepted. TB questionnaire required upon hire.
• Immunizations: Tdap within 10 years or signed declination. Two MMR vaccines or positive titer for measles, mumps, and rubella. Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination. Two varicella vaccines or positive titer. Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption during flu season.
• Fit testing: N95 mask from an approved list within 1 year of start. The facility does not offer onsite fit testing. Candidates who cannot pass a fit test need approval for onsite PAPR use.
• Facility requirements: Competency exam, color blind test, and medication/pharmacology competency exam, each completed within 12 months of start. Facility training modules (up to 2 hours, completed on a computer before start). Skills checklist, updated annually. Resource guide. RN onboarding forms.
• Application: Complete 7-year employment history with no gap longer than 30 days. Employment application or resume.