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Job Opportunity: Endoscopy Registered Nurse

Location: San Carlos, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Provide nursing care in an acute patient setting with a focus on Endoscopy/GI procedures.
Administer sedation to patients during procedures.
Responsible for assessment, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care.
Deliver holistic and individualized care considering psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
Educate patients and families and assist with transitions of care.
Collaborate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team members.
Adhere to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws to ensure optimal patient experience.

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California with verification through NURSYS and state licensing authorities.
Minimum of 1 year of recent Endoscopy experience, including the ability to administer sedation in Endoscopy/GI settings.
Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification.
Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification.
CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) certification.
TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification.
Tech Cert Verification - National.
MAB (Medication Administration by RN) certification.
NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification.
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification.
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
Documentation and verification of professional licenses and certifications including State License copy and State License 1 verification.

Background and Compliance Requirements

7-year background check including SSN trace, county searches, sex offender search, education verification, and other regulatory screenings.
Annual updates required for EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and FACIS Level 3 screenings.
Education verification required; BSN preferred.
Drug screening (9-panel, excluding marijuana due to CA law) within 6 months of start.
Physical exam within 1 year of start.
Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (with accommodations for religious exemptions or facial hair).
Immunizations and health screenings including:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
- Negative TB test or chest x-ray (annual renewal)
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
- Hepatitis B vaccination or declination
- Varicella immunity or vaccination
- Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov-April) or signed declination with mask requirement
Respiratory safety clearance required annually.
References: 2 professional references within 3 years required for clinical roles.
Full 7 years of work history required on application with verification of employment and explanation of gaps over 30 days.

Certifications & Competencies

Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required for some units.
Other certifications may be position-dependent; verify with recruiter or manager.

Additional Notes

Candidate must review and sign various facility-specific documents prior to start, including standards of business conduct, confidentiality agreements, and regulatory orientations.
Religious exemptions for PAPR (powered air-purifying respirator) use and certain vaccine requirements are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

This role is ideal for experienced Endoscopy Registered Nurses licensed in California who are comfortable administering sedation and providing comprehensive care in an acute care setting.