Registered Nurse - Endoscopy

Carenest Health Services•Augusta, GA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse - Endoscopy works with adult and geriatric patients in an endoscopy setting. The role requires the ability to work across pre- and post-procedure care, circulate, and perform technician duties. Procedures include ERCP (including ERCP with Spy Glass), bronchoscopy, EBUS, colonoscopy, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), and the ION procedure. ERCP experience is required. The unit has three rooms and 11 beds, with an average daily census of 20 and a stated ratio of 1:2. The department uses Pyxis and Epic. The schedule comprises two 10-hour shifts (6:30–5) and two 8-hour shifts (6:30–3), totaling 36 hours per week. The assignment includes weekend work, call, and applicable holiday coverage. Floating is not required. The number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length. Full compliance is required to start on time; if compliance is not completed in time, the start is pushed back two weeks because orientation occurs biweekly. Candidates undergo clinical review for fit and, if they pass and meet Piedmont guidelines, are sent to the manager for a final decision. Clinical screens are sent on a case-by-case basis. Local candidates are accepted at the same rate.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience; first-time travelers are accepted.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
ERCP experience is required, including ERCP with Spy Glass.
Must be able to work through pre/post, circulate, and perform technician duties.
Experience with bronchoscopy, EBUS procedures, colonoscopy, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), and the ION procedure is listed among the general skills and work-setting requirements.
Full compliance is required before starting on time.