Endoscopy Registered Nurse
Binghamton, New York
Lourdes Hospital

Job Opportunity: Endoscopy Registered Nurse

Location: Binghamton, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse – Endoscopy
• Shift: Day shift, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
• Patient Ratio: 1:1
• Weekend Requirement: 1 weekend on-call shift per month
• On-call Requirement: 1 on-call shift per month (can coincide with weekend on-call)
• Floating: May be required to float within scope to meet facility needs
• Local candidates: Not accepted (no locals)
• Return-to-Office (RTO) Restrictions: 5 days or less preferred
• First-time travelers accepted

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse in the specialty
• Licensure: Valid New York RN license
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Must have completed required skills checklist within 1 year of start (updated annually)
• Must be able to work 1 weekend on-call shift per month

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required
• I-9 verification required for direct placements
• E-Verify attestation required for direct placements
• 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Education verification of highest nursing degree (ASN/BSN) required; certificates alone are not accepted
• Employment application and 2 professional references required
• Unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Confidentiality agreement and job description must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Personal appearance policy must be reviewed

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam completed and signed by a Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant within 90 days of start, updated annually
• Respirator fit test within 1 year of start, updated annually (specific mask models required)
• Respirator clearance via RespSafety questionnaire required prior to start
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (instant test acceptable if done onsite)
• TB screening:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray documentation required
  • TB questionnaire required within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Hepatitis B (series, declination, or positive titer)
  • Varicella (chickenpox)
• Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• COVID-19: Two vaccine doses required or approved exemption; booster not required at this time

Training and Competency Exams

• Harassment prevention training certificate (New York specific) required annually
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Basic Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for telemetry and medical-surgical units
• Facility-specific RN modules, including medication exam and suicide precautions quiz, must be completed prior to start
• EPIC test-out process will be coordinated by facility training team

Additional Notes

• Photo for badge must meet specific guidelines (plain light background, no hats/masks/sunglasses, no selfies)
• Flu season deadlines:

  • New contracts: October 1
  • Working candidates: November 13
• No local candidates accepted for this position

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Endoscopy RN travel contract in New York.