Description

American Traveler is seeking a travel RN for a GI/Endoscopy position in Salem, VA, requiring at least 2 years of RN experience and the ability to handle on-call responsibilities in a fast-paced procedural environment.

Details

• Located on the 2nd floor of the main hospital building in an Endoscopy unit with 4 procedure rooms
• Unit staff of approximately 25, with day shift composed primarily of RNs alongside scrub techs and scope room techs
• Approximately 20–30 patients move through the department each weekday
• Common procedures include EGD, colonoscopy, ERCP, and bronchoscopy
• Equipment used includes Olympus scopes and Provation procedural documentation
• EMR system is Meditech
• Day shift hours are 7:00 AM–5:30 PM
• Night shift is on-call only; weekday and weekend call is required
• Floating to other areas is rare

Requirements

• Active VA or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA or ARC accepted; certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Prior GI/Endoscopy experience required
• PACU or ICU experience is preferred but not required
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration — no exceptions
• One professional reference required (two required for candidates from Florida or Missouri)
• Candidate must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible

Additional Information

• All RNs are cross-trained to admit patients, circulate and scrub in procedural cases, recover patients, and manage patient discharge
• Ideal candidates are fast-paced, adaptable multi-taskers who are comfortable in frequently changing situations and work well within a team
• Hospital-issued surgical scrubs are provided; no visible piercings are permitted
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months