Endoscopy RN
Los Angeles, California
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Endoscopy

Location

• West Hollywood, California

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Shift Details

• Day shift, 4 days per week, 10 hours per day (6:30 AM to 5:00 PM)
• Floating required
• No weekend or on-call requirements
• No scheduling or time-off requests accommodated

Required Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in GI/Endoscopy nursing
• Pediatric Endoscopy, PACU, Inpatient, and Scrub experience required

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license at time of application
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• LA Fire Card (must be obtained within first 6 months on site; course provided during orientation)

Prior Travel Experience

• First-time travelers accepted (prior travel experience not required)

Job Responsibilities

• Assist intra-operatively with GI procedures performed under general anesthesia, MAC, and moderate sedation
• Procedures include EGD, colonoscopy, PEG placement, GI bleed management, EUS, ERCP, and specimen handling
• Maintain knowledge of equipment and accessories used in GI procedures

Health and Background Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to meet essential job functions
• Fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually (N95 or equivalent)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; if history of positive TB, additional documentation required
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for measles, mumps, and rubella (or booster series if titers negative/equivocal)
  • Hepatitis B vaccine series, titer, or declination
  • 2 Varicella vaccines or positive titer (or booster series if titer negative)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)
• Drug screening panel within 1 year (excluding Marijuana/THC)
• 7-year criminal background check within 6 months of start, updated annually
• Education verification and government-issued photo ID required

Additional Onboarding Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport-style, approved prior to start)
• Completion of facility-specific documents including code of conduct, job hazard analysis, social media policy, and scheduling guidelines
• Pass/fail EKG competency assessment and medication test during orientation
• Competency exams with minimum passing score of 80% (2 attempts allowed)
• Attestation of prior radiation exposure if applicable

References

• Two professional references required; at least one must be supervisory

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Minimum 3 years of Endoscopy nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in an Inpatient setting
• Experience in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification

This position is ideal for experienced GI/Endoscopy RNs with pediatric and scrub experience who are flexible with floating and can commit to a 13-week travel contract on day shifts.