Endoscopy RN
Madison, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

Registered Nurse - Endoscopy (Travel/Contract)

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Provide nursing care for patients undergoing GI and Bronchoscopy procedures, including administration of sedation. Participate as a key member of a surgical team performing multispecialty procedures. Manage the assigned operating room environment.

Schedule

• Day/Evening shifts, Monday to Friday
• 8-hour shifts with rotating start times between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM
• No on-call requirement
• May need to stay past shift end to complete schedule

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of endoscopy experience, with at least 1 year within the last year
• Two or more years of total travel nursing experience
• Ability to perform moderate sedation in procedures and manage pre/post care at all levels including PACU/Phase I and Phase II recovery
• Basic arrhythmia experience
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Licensure & Certifications

• Registered Nurse license valid in Wisconsin or a compact state license from permanent address state
• BLS and ACLS certification through the American Heart Association only

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to perform moderate sedation in procedures and manage pre/post care
• Telemetry competency required; pass facility-specific Telemetry test before starting
• Permanent address must be within 50 miles of the primary work site
• Flexibility to float to multiple units or locations as staffing needs require

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 90 days prior to start, including multi-location history and criminal review if applicable
• Education verification as applicable
• Various facility-specific health documents including immunizations and screenings (e.g., TB test, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B)
• Drug screening per standard clinical requirements
• Annual competency exams and telemetry testing as required
• Signed acknowledgments for safety manuals and pass/fail testing for telemetry

Facility Notes

• Magnet-designated hospital recognized as a top-ranked teaching and referral center in Wisconsin
• Parking permit required if parking onsite; alternative transportation options available

References & History

• Two clinical references within the last 3 years required
• Employment application and annual skills checklist required

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