RN Clinical (Endoscopy Float Pool) - Perioperative Float Pool

Veterans in Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Hospital of USC in Los Angeles, CA seeks an Endoscopy RN for the 12-hour day shift in the Perioperative Float Pool. The role is full-time, non-exempt, unionized, and requires BSN, CA RN license, BLS, ACLS, and Endoscopy/ICU experience.

You will manage pre-op and post-op patient care, collaborate with physicians and staff, perform assessments, educate patients and families, and ensure safety standards throughout the perioperative process.

Qualifications

• BSN required; CA RN license mandatory.
• Minimum 3 years Endoscopy or ICU experience.
• CA RN license with BLS and ACLS.

Responsibilities

• Manage Endoscopy patient care and recovery per standards.
• Coordinate patient flow and prioritize nursing activities.
• Perform pre-op assessments and post-op calls as needed.
• Educate patients and families about care plans and procedures.
• Maintain universal safety, documentation, and quality control.

Skills

Excellent communication

English proficiency

Clinical nursing skills

Team collaboration

Assessment & care planning

Evidence-based practice

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Cerner Millennium

Job description

RN Clinical (Endoscopy Float Pool) - Perioperative Float Pool - Full Time 12 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

Los Angeles, CA

Helpful Information for Applicants

Job ID REQ20180432 Category Keck Medicine of USC

Essential Duties

• The Endoscopy Registered Nurse (RN) manages a variety of complex patient populations by utilizing methodical and evidence-based scientific practice standards. The Endoscopy RN manages the patient by maintaining physiological and behavioral functions, as well as, providing psychological and sociological support to the patient and family during the recovery process The priority of the Endoscopy RN is toward improvement and/or maintenance of the patient’s pre-procedural state.
• Consistently transfers scientific knowledge in applying the nursing process.
• Formulates care plan for direct and indirect care.
• Performs skills essential to nursing action to be taken.
• Explains health treatment and teaches client and family.
• Adheres to universal patient safety goals in all areas of practice. (Example: Universal Protocol)
• Performs a thorough pre-op assessment.
• Coordinates patient flow, prioritizes nursing activities according to patient needs and the Endoscopy schedule.
• Performs proper use of pre-op equipment (I-stat, Accu-Check, computer). Follows proper procedures in documentation, quality control and care of equipment.
• Performs post-op calls within 24-48 hours of surgery. Take corrective action as needed.
• Performs hand-off communication to all staff regarding patient care.
• Provides appropriate care to all patients undergoing anesthesia (general, MAC, Moderate sedation).
• Performs discharge by criteria Stage I & II.
• Delegates tasks to others based on scope of practice, preparation and capability.
• Evaluates effectiveness of care and modifies plan, observes modifications and interprets information.
• Acts as patient advocate by initiating action to advanced plan of care.
• Initiates and supports change decisions.
• Participates in the development of professional practice, i.e., nursing committees, research, policy development/review, unit based improvement projects (internal and external).
• Demonstrates knowledge about current policies and shares awareness about new trends/technology.
• Provides appropriate age-specific care to patients.
• Utilizes the six core steps (data collection, data assessment and nursing diagnosis, plans, implements, evaluates and patient teaching) to manage the patient’s condition.
• Collaborates with physician, co-workers and other ancillary staff to provide circulating or technical assistance during Endoscopy procedures.
• Utilizes policies and procedures to support the RN’s scope of practice.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining performance improvement and quality control activities to support the department, as well as, the hospital.
• Assists in providing orientation, training and continuing education for the staff.
• Adheres to governing regulations such as hospital policies, Title 22 and JCAHO.
• Competent in utilizing Cerner Millenium to place physician orders.
• Is a team player and possesses a positive attitude.
• Follows the Policy and Procedure for Moderate Sedation.
• Performs GI diagnostic testing as assigned.
• Performs on call duties on rotation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Req Bachelor's degree Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Req 3 years Minimum 3years Prior Endoscopy experience OR 3 years in a high acuity Intensive Care setting immediately prior to application,
• Pref Moderate Sedation administration experience preferred.
• Req Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.
• Req Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and ability to understand, follow and successfully perform duties, including whole blood collection, and apheresis procedures, in accordance with administrative and clinical policies, regulations and procedures.
• Req Registered Nurse - RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing) Valid California Registered Nursing license
• Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Req Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

Keck Hospital of USC, a 343-bed acute care hospital, provides exceptional and innovative care for complex medical and surgical conditions across a wide range of specialties. The hospital's world-renowned physicians deliver compassionate, customized, patient-centered care and treat the most acutely ill patients with highly innovative techniques and treatment plans. As a leading academic medical center, hundreds of clinical trials are currently taking place at Keck Hospital and its affiliated research institutions, giving patients access to novel and promising therapies that are generally not available elsewhere. Every day at Keck Hospital, physicians, nurses and staff go beyond the science of exceptional medicine to bring patients breakthroughs in the art of caring. Join this world-class team providing highly specialized care, up-to-the-minute research, and innovative clinical trials.

The hourly rate range for this position is $45.76 - $98.80. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Job ID REQ20180432 Posted Date 09/15/2026