GI Lab Registered Nurse
Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse – GI Lab (Travel/Contract)

Location: Santa Rosa, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (4x10 hours), 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hours per Week: 40

Job Description

• Administering and monitoring Conscious Sedation
• Must be available Monday through Friday (no weekends)
• On-call required
• Floating between similar units required
• Block scheduling may be accommodated at manager’s discretion
• Locals accepted
• Guaranteed hours with possible call-off once per two-week pay period

Facility Type

• Acute Care Hospital
• Total staffed beds: 277
• Charting system: Epic
• Free parking available

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Minimum 1 year of GI Lab experience, with experience within the last year
• Experience administering and monitoring Conscious Sedation
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NRP certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Documents & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (as applicable)
• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; updated annually
• E-Verify attestation required
• Education verification (nursing degree)
• NURSYS license verification for RNs
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, confirming ability to work
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years (declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer with acceptable alternatives
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer with acceptable alternatives
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
• Respiratory safety clearance (RespSafety) required annually for travel candidates
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within last 3 years
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years of employment with explanations for gaps or overlaps
• Skills checklist updated annually as applicable
• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background)

Additional Requirements

• Must comply with facility floating policy (may float to other nearby facilities)
• Must complete required annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS
• Epic training modules required prior to or shortly after start date
• Color blind testing may be required on a unit-by-unit basis if requested
• Medication aide competency exam required if applicable (not typical for RN)

Work Environment & Notes

• Facility uses Royal Blue or Navy Blue scrubs for RNs
• Pediatric RNs have specific scrub colors (not applicable here)
• Facility provides scrubs for OR/Endo/L&D/PACU units
• Free parking available onsite

Summary

This is a 13-week travel Registered Nurse position in the GI Lab specialty, requiring at least 1 year of RN experience, valid California RN license, and certifications in ACLS and BLS. The role involves administering conscious sedation, floating between units, and working a 4x10 day shift schedule. Comprehensive background checks, health screenings, immunizations, and training compliance are mandatory. The facility is an acute care hospital with 277 staffed beds and uses Epic for charting.