Registered Nurse | Endoscopy

musc; Town of Lancaster (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

MUHA's Endoscopy RN role supports patients before, during, and after procedures in a fast-paced setting alongside physicians and anesthesia providers. You will ensure patient safety, teamwork, and hands-on procedural nursing across pre-procedure, procedure, and recovery phases.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited nursing program with a South Carolina or Compact RN license, current BLS and ACLS certifications, and prior endoscopy or acute-care experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current South Carolina or Compact State RN license.
• Current BLS.
• Current ACLS.
• Previous Endoscopy or acute-care nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completing pre-procedure assessments and preparing patients for procedures.
• Establishing IV access and administering medications as ordered.
• Providing patient and family education.
• Supporting physicians and the procedural team during endoscopic procedures.
• Monitoring patients receiving sedation and/or anesthesia.
• Recognizing and responding quickly to changes in patient condition.
• Providing post-procedure recovery care and determining readiness for discharge.
• Educating patients and caregivers on discharge and follow-up instructions.
• Flexing between pre-op, procedure, and recovery based on patient and department needs.

Skills

Adaptable

Calm under pressure

Detail-oriented

Collaborative

Patient-focused

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

Job Description Summary

Where Clinical Skill Meets Procedural Care

Ready for a nursing role that combines critical thinking, teamwork, and hands‑on procedural care?

Join our Endoscopy team and play an essential role in caring for patients before, during, and after diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. As an Endoscopy RN, you’ll work alongside physicians, anesthesia providers, technicians, and fellow nurses in a fast‑paced environment where patient safety, teamwork, and attention to detail matter every day.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC001483 LAN - Endoscopy (LMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-27

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Job Description

Why You’ll Love Endoscopy

• Variety in your day — care for patients across pre-procedure, procedure, and recovery
• Work closely with a highly collaborative procedural and anesthesia team
• Build specialized skills in endoscopy, sedation, recovery, and procedural nursing
• Use your assessment and critical-thinking skills to make an immediate impact on patient safety
• Be part of a team focused on quality care and an exceptional patient experience

What You’ll Do

As an Endoscopy RN, you’ll provide nursing care throughout the patient’s entire procedural experience, including:

• Completing pre-procedure assessments and preparing patients for procedures
• Establishing IV access and administering medications as ordered
• Providing patient and family education
• Supporting physicians and the procedural team during endoscopic procedures
• Monitoring patients receiving sedation and/or anesthesia
• Recognizing and responding quickly to changes in patient condition
• Providing post-procedure recovery care and determining readiness for discharge
• Educating patients and caregivers on discharge and follow-up instructions
• Flexing between pre-op, procedure, and recovery based on patient and department needs

Procedures May Include

• EGD
• Colonoscopy
• Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
• Bronchoscopy
• Esophageal Manometry
• Anorectal Manometry
• Other Diagnostic & Therapeutic Endoscopic Procedures

We’re Looking for an RN Who Is

Adaptable. Calm under pressure. Detail-oriented. Collaborative. Patient-focused.

You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy procedural nursing, can recognize subtle changes in a patient’s condition, communicate effectively with an interdisciplinary team, and are comfortable working in a fast-moving clinical environment.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Current South Carolina or Compact State RN license
• Current BLS
• Current ACLS
• Previous Endoscopy or acute-care nursing experience preferred

Call Requirements

This position participates in the Endoscopy Department's call rotation, including after-hours, weekend, and holiday coverage as assigned. Team members must be able to respond within the department's required call-back timeframe.

Ready for a Different Kind of Nursing?

If you’re looking for an opportunity to combine strong nursing assessment skills, procedural expertise, patient education, and teamwork, Endoscopy may be the perfect next step in your nursing career.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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