About the Opportunity:
This is a full-time contract position for a Registered Nurse in Endoscopy/GI at Strong Memorial Hospital. The RN provides exceptional care by answering patient questions and addressing concerns, observing vital signs, and sedating patients before procedures. The RN also recovers patients after procedures, administers necessary medications, completes documentation, prepares instruments and supplies, and assists doctors throughout procedures. Additionally, the RN administers IV drips and cleans and sterilizes equipment. The schedule includes Monday to Friday shifts from 8am to 8pm, with a requirement for overnight and weekend on-call duties, offering a choice between 5, 8-hour shifts or 4, 10-hour shifts.
The estimated base pay for these positions are $59.40 to $70.20 per hour. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer.
Job Responsibilities:
- Answering patient questions and addressing their concerns.
- Observing patient vital signs.
- Sedating patients before procedures.
- Recovering patients after procedures.
- Administering the necessary medication to patients.
- Completing all necessary documentation including patient notes and discharge documents.
- Preparing the instruments, equipment, and supplies for the procedure.
- Cleaning and sterilizing equipment before use.
- Providing assistance to Doctors throughout the procedure.
- Administering IV drips.
Job Requirements:
- NY license ONLY.
- BLS Certification (AHA ONLY).
- ACLS Certification (AHA ONLY).
- 2 years previous endoscopy procedure experience.
- Telemetry monitoring and rhythm identification required.
- Conscious sedation experience.
- Expert IV insertion.
- Experience recovering patients from general anesthesia required.
- Experience performing intake for GI procedures.
Why Join Us:
- Competitive pay.
- Work schedule includes Monday–Friday, with flexible shift availability.
- Opportunities for contract extensions and travel/stipend options for eligible candidates.
- Supportive work environment with interdisciplinary collaboration.
