RN -Gastroenterology

Talent Consultants; Tennessee; On-site; USD 70,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking an experienced Gastrointestinal Lab Registered Nurse to provide high-quality care during GI procedures. The ideal candidate should have a current RN license, a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (Master's preferred), and at least three years of experience in a critical care or GI Lab setting. The role includes monitoring patients, administering sedation, and collaborating with medical teams. Various healthcare benefits and a salary of up to $83k are offered.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in any U.S. state.
• At least five years of clinical experience in an Intensive Care Unit or critical care environment.
• Certification in Moderate Sedation or equivalent.
• Must have practiced in GI specialty within the last six months.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based care to patients undergoing GI procedures.
• Monitor patients closely throughout GI procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to evaluate treatment plans.
• Follow all infection control protocols.

Skills

Evidence-based care

Patient monitoring

Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams

Administration of Moderate Sedation

Infection control protocols

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field

Masters Degree (preferred)

Tools

CPRS documentation

EKG administration tools

Job description

We are seekingan experienced Gastrointestinal (GI) Lab Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality, specialty nursing care. GI Lab RNs are critical members of the care team, responsible for monitoring patients undergoing gastrointestinal diagnostic and interventional procedures, rapidly responding to changes in patient status, and upholding standards of care.

• Deliver safe, evidence-based care to patients undergoing GI procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, and evaluate individualized treatment plans.
• Monitor patients closely throughout GI procedures such as:
• Colonoscopy
• Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
• Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
• Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
• PillCam and manometry studies
• Administer andmonitorModerate Sedation per protocol.
• Perform routine clinical tasks, including:
• Insertion of peripheral IV lines
• Blood collection via venipuncture and from central lines
• Removal of peripheral and central venous catheters under physician direction
• Administration of 12-lead EKGs in response to cardiac symptoms
• Implementation of ACLS protocolsin the event ofcardiac emergencies
• Maintainaccuratedocumentation in CPRS throughout each shift.
• Follow all infection control protocols, including care of COVID-19 positive patients and Patients Under Investigation (PUI).

• Current, unrestricted RN license in any U.S. state.
• Bachelors Degree in Nursingor related field (Masters Degreehighlypreferred).
• Either:

1. Completean accredited course in Intensive Care or GI Lab Nursing, OR

1. Possess at least fiveyears clinical experience in an Intensive Care Unit or other critical care environment

• Certification in Moderate Sedation or equivalent
• Recent prior experience with GI procedures and administration of Moderate Sedation.
• At least three (3)years of experience in an intensive care, critical care, or GI Lab setting.
• Must havepracticed inGIspecialty within the last six (6) months.
• Current certifications from the American Heart Association(AHA):
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

• Salary up to $83k
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)