Endoscopy RN
Albuquerque, New Mexico
University of New Mexico Hospital

Job Opportunity: Endoscopy Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Specialty: Endoscopy RN
• Shift: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week (facility may call off up to 3 times during a 13-week assignment)
• Patient Care: Screening/Surveillance procedures including Colonoscopies, EGDs, Esophageal and Anorectal Manometries, pH Studies, Paracentesis
• Skills Preferred: Circulating, Conscious Sedation, Telemetry skills
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:1
• Floating: Yes, within Endoscopy unit only
• Weekend Requirement: No
• On-call Requirement: 1-2 late shifts per week
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals: Not accepted within 100 miles radius
• Pending License: Accepted
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Absences longer than 7 days require approval

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Mexico
• Minimum 1 year of Endoscopy nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam required (must score 80% overall and 100% on lethal arrhythmia section)

Facility & Work Environment

• Facility Type: Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Hospital, Children’s Hospital, Short-term acute care
• Total Staffed Beds: 554
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrubs: Provided (green), black scrubs may be purchased
• Parking: No fee
• Public Transportation: Not nearby; transportation approval required if no personal vehicle

Additional Requirements & Notes

• New contracts and extensions must be at least 10 weeks
• A 6-month break is required after 4 consecutive assignments or 1 year of continuous travel work at this facility
• Orientation includes fingerprinting and Cerner training attestation (testing out possible for experienced Cerner users)
• Candidates must complete a traveler compliance form and review a welcome presentation prior to start
• Two professional references within the last 3 years required
• Complete employment application with at least 3 years of work history required
• Work history verification for 3 years required, including detailed verification information
• Facility requires acknowledgment of pass/fail testing policies and arrhythmia exam review if applicable
• Fit mask testing required within 1 year of start; specific N95 masks accepted, PAPR accommodations available if needed

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