Endoscopy RN — GI Care & Perioperative Expert

SCA Health; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401k plan with company match

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

SCA Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for Endoscopy at the Highlands Ranch Surgery Center in Colorado. You will provide perioperative nursing care for GI/endoscopy procedures within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring patient safety and high-quality outcomes.

The role requires an accredited nursing degree, an active Colorado RN license, and BLS/ACLS; GI nursing experience is preferred. You will implement perioperative plans, support infection prevention, and participate in continuous

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current state RN license in good standing.
• Minimum of one year GI, OR, and/or medical-surgical nursing experience preferred.
• Current BLS/BCLS certification (or completion within 90 days of hire).
• Current ACLS certification (or completion within 90 days of hire).
• PALS certification required if pediatric care is included in the facility’s scope of services (or completion within 90 days of hire).
• Specialty certification in GI Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized perioperative plans of care.
• Advocate for patient safety, rights, dignity, and privacy.
• Administer medications safely using the 8 Rights of Medication Administration.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures, including moderate sedation and MAC.
• Perform ongoing assessments and interventions to maintain physiologic stability and prevent infection.
• Ensure proper scope and equipment preparation; recognize and troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Practice aseptic technique and adhere to infection‑prevention standards.
• Educate patients and support persons regarding procedures, recovery, and care expectations.
• Communicate patient status and provide accurate hand‑off reports.
• Document care accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members.
• Participate in quality improvement, training, and safety huddles.
• Comply with SCA policies, regulatory standards, and professional guidelines.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current RN license in good standing

BLS/BCLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

GI Nursing certification (preferred)

Job description

SCA Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for Endoscopy at the Highlands Ranch Surgery Center in Colorado. You will provide perioperative nursing care for GI/endoscopy procedures within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring patient safety and high-quality outcomes.

The role requires an accredited nursing degree, an active Colorado RN license, and BLS/ACLS; GI nursing experience is preferred. You will implement perioperative plans, support infection prevention, and participate in continuous