Endoscopy RN - GI Specialty, Perioperative Care

Surgical Care Affiliates, LLC; Littleton, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) – Endoscopy at Highlands Ranch Surgery Center to develop and implement an individualized perioperative plan of care for endoscopic procedures. You will advocate for patient safety, monitor perioperative patients, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires an accredited nursing degree and an active RN license in good standing, with GI/OR experience preferred and essential certifications (BLS, ACLS; PALS if pediatric care is

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 GI Nursing certification 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.

Skills

RN license (state)

BLS/BCLS

ACLS

PALS

GI Nursing certification

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Job description

SCA Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) – Endoscopy at Highlands Ranch Surgery Center to develop and implement an individualized perioperative plan of care for endoscopic procedures. You will advocate for patient safety, monitor perioperative patients, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires an accredited nursing degree and an active RN license in good standing, with GI/OR experience preferred and essential certifications (BLS, ACLS; PALS if pediatric care is