Travel RN - GI/Endoscopy

American Traveler, LLC.; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly payroll

Free Online CEUs

Housing allowance

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Endo/PACU position in Rapid City, SD. Requires 2 years of Level 1 or 2 trauma experience and advanced endoscopy skills.

You will work 12-hour shifts in a 4-room Endoscopy unit with PACU care, 1:1 to 1:3 patient ratios, and on-call responsibilities. Benefits include housing allowance, travel and licensure reimbursements, insurance and 401(k). Travel requirements include living more than 100 miles from the facility.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (SD or Compact) required.
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in a Level 1 or 2 trauma center.
• Experience with advanced endoscopy procedures including EUS, EBUS, ERCP.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 4-room Endoscopy unit with 20 Pre-Op bays and 14 PACU bays.
• Care for Endoscopy patients including EGD and colon with advanced procedures.
• Provide Pre and Post recovery care (Phase I and II) with potential ICU-level needs.
• Adhere to patient ratios (Endo 1:1, Pre-Op 1:2, PACU Phase I 1:1-1:2, Phase II 1:2-3).
• Anesthesia provides all sedation support.

Skills

Trauma experience

Endoscopy procedures

Epic charting

On-call and rotation

Education

Active RN license (SD or Compact)

BLS & ACLS certification

Accredited nursing education program

Tools

Epic

ION robotic bronchoscopy

Omnicell

Alaris pumps

Job description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Endo/PACU position requiring 2 years of Level 1 or 2 trauma experience and advanced endoscopy skills.

Requirements

• Active RN license (SD or Compact) currently in hand
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in a Level 1 or 2 trauma center required
• Completion of an accredited nursing education program required
• Experience with advanced endoscopy procedures including EUS, EBUS, and ERCP required

Responsibilities

• Work in a 4-room Endoscopy unit with 20 Pre-Op bays and 14 PACU bays
• Patient population includes upper and lower endoscopy (EGD, colon) and advanced procedures (EUS, EBUS, ERCP)
• Provides Pre and Post recovery care (Phase I and Phase II) with some ICU-level needs
• Patient ratios: Endo 1:1, Pre-Op 1:2, PACU Phase I 1:1-1:2 based on acuity, PACU Phase II 1:2-3
• Anesthesia provides 100% of sedation support
• Uses Epic for charting, along with ION robotic bronchoscopy system, Omnicell, and Alaris pumps
• 12-hour variable shifts totaling 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation every 3rd weekend with on-call responsibilities
• On-call includes one overnight per week (7p-7a) with 15-minute response time required
• Floating required as needed to Pre-Op, PACU, or the floor as helping hands, but never to Main OR as primary RN
• Work alongside a core team of 6 RNs/Endo Techs in the Endoscopy department
• One week of facility and unit orientation provided
• Holiday coverage required for 2 of 4 major holidays
• Time off requests require manager approval, and staff may volunteer for low census without pay
• Scrubs are provided and free parking is available
• First-time travelers are not accepted without prior approval
• Travelers must live more than 100 miles from the facility
• Permanent staff must wait a full year before returning as a traveler

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts