Endoscopy Registered Nurse
Seattle, Washington
Harborview Medical Center

Registered Nurse – Endoscopy

Location: Seattle, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in Endoscopy with sedation experience required; conscious sedation certification highly preferred.
• Start date: June 23 (Tuesday) due to Endoscopy orientation.
• Shift: 4 days per week, 10-hour day shifts (8:30 AM – 7:00 PM). Possible shift adjustment to 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM with prior notice.
• On-call requirement: 1-2 weekend or holiday shifts per month.
• Must be proficient in telemetry (Tele) including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias; a Relias dysrhythmia test is required.
• Float required across all three Endoscopy areas: Intake, Sedation, and Post-Procedure.
• Nurse-to-patient ratios:

  • Intake area: 1:1
  • Sedation area: 1:1
  • Post-Procedure area: 1:2
• CRNAs available for patients requiring MAC sedation.
• Facility is Magnet recognized, teaching hospital, and Level I Trauma center. Preference for candidates with experience in high volume, high acuity, teaching, and trauma settings.
• Charting system: Epic (mandatory).
• Parking available onsite and offsite (details provided during orientation).

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Washington
• Minimum 2 years of Endoscopy experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Sedation experience required (hardstop sedation experience mandatory)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in an Acute Care setting
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Relias Advanced Dysrhythmia Exam (pass with 80% or higher; max 2 attempts).
• Conscious Sedation Competency Exam required for GI Lab/Endoscopy.
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam with minimum 80% in dosage calculations.
• Orientation testing is pass/fail with 80% passing score required.
• Annual stroke education required for RNs working in neuro and critical care units.
• Color blind testing required annually starting 5/4/2026.

Background Checks & Compliance

• 7-year criminal background check required within 45 days of start, including nationwide, sex offender, FACIS Level 1, and state-specific searches.
• Education verification required for Med Lab Techs (not applicable here).
• WA WATCH search required for all candidates working in Washington.
• Drug screening required by agency standards (not required by facility).
• Two professional references required.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start (not required by facility but required by agency).
• Mask fit test within 12 months of start; can be completed onsite if needed.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or declination forms accepted for:

  • Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination; vaccine series plus titer required if non-immune)
  • Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID-19 vaccination or declination (for tracking purposes)
• TB testing: Qgold, Tspot, or 2-step PPD within 90 days of start; annual TB questionnaire required.
• Meningococcal vaccine required only for Microbiology lab techs (not applicable).

Facility Specific Requirements

• Badge photo required (professional, waist-up, clear lighting, simple background).
• Must sign facility-specific documents including license acknowledgment, equipment safety form, health history form, policies and procedures acknowledgment, job description, PCIS agreement, personal data form, and code of conduct acknowledgment.
• WA License Complaint Clearance required for all using WA state license (not required for compact license holders).
• COVID-19 declination process available but not mandatory; recommended if not up to date on vaccines.
• Influenza vaccination declination form required if vaccine declined.
• Suicide prevention training required for multi-state licensed nurses working in Washington.
• Demographic attestation required for multi-state licensed nurses working in Washington.

Additional Notes

• Orientation includes in-person assessments and testing; modules must be completed prior to start.
• Candidates must be prepared for a high-acuity, fast-paced environment with teaching and trauma patient populations.
• Facility provides shuttle service for offsite parking on weekdays (no nights/weekends).
• Guaranteed hours may be reduced by one shift per two-week pay period.

This position is ideal for experienced acute care RNs with sedation and telemetry skills seeking a travel assignment in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment.