Registered Nurse (RN) - Endoscopy
About The Position
UVA Health is hiring a Registered Nurse to provide procedural and patient-centered nursing care in its Endoscopy service, across outpatient and hospital-based settings. The role rotates among procedure, pre-procedure, and recovery responsibilities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, with an approximately 50/50 mix across procedural and prep/recovery areas. The nurse collaborates with nurses, technicians, physicians, and other members of a multidisciplinary team across two locations, and may have opportunities to cross-train in pulmonary and interventional subspecialties. Responsibilities include preparing and stocking procedure rooms; assisting with GI and specialty procedures; managing technical instrumentation; administering and monitoring sedation; and maintaining patient safety during procedures. Pre-procedure care includes focused assessments and intake, reviewing medical histories and medications, ensuring readiness, starting IVs, and obtaining vital signs. Recovery responsibilities include monitoring patient stabilization, coordinating handoffs and clinical communication, and preparing patients for safe discharge. The schedule is four 10-hour shifts, generally 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with rotating late shifts and minimal or infrequent call. The role is based in a Magnet-recognized academic health system and offers access to professional development and clinical advancement programs. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates. The pay range is $41.05–$54.15 per hour. Individual compensation depends on the selected candidate’s qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within 5 years of hire.
- At least 1 year of relevant experience.
- Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS certification.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods and frequently travel, bend, and stoop.
- Ability to lift, push, or pull 20–50 pounds.
- Proficient communication, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail; and ability to write legibly.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in ICU, PACU, or medical-surgical nursing may be relevant to transitioning into procedural care.
- Interest in cross-training or specializing in pulmonary or interventional procedures.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and stock procedural rooms.
- Assist with GI and specialty procedures.
- Manage technical instrumentation.
- Administer and monitor sedation.
- Closely monitor patient safety during procedures.
- Conduct focused patient assessments and intake before procedures.
- Review medical histories and medications and ensure procedural readiness.
- Start IVs and obtain vital signs.
- Monitor patients during recovery and stabilization.
- Coordinate handoffs and clinical communication.
- Prepare patients for safe discharge.
- Rotate responsibilities across procedure, prep, and recovery areas.
- Collaborate with nurses, technicians, physicians, and other care team members.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement savings
- Long-term disability
- Short-term disability
- Health Savings Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and education support
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
