First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Endoscopy for a travel nursing job in Elmira, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Endoscopy
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Profile: Registered Nurse – Endoscopy / GI Lab
Order ID: CCA-69768
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks (10/04/2026 – 01/02/2027)
Shift Matrix:Day / Evening Variable Shifts (06:30 – 15:00 or 08:00 – 16:30)
- Schedule Quality: Flexible 8-hour day/evening shifts. Facility is willing to work with candidates on flexing shift lengths and start times.
- Multi-Campus Scope: Supports inpatient and outpatient GI procedures across both Arnot Health hospital campuses.
On-Call Requirement:Yes — Mandatory Endoscopy call rotation (typically 1 night per week and every 6th weekend, subject to coverage needs). Call swaps permitted with unit approval.
Guaranteed Hours: 40 Hours Per Week
Absolute Minimum Qualifications & Departmental Hardstops:
- Licensure Mandate: Active, unencumbered New York State (NYS) RN License held in hand at submission.
- Experience Baseline: Minimum 1–2+ years of dedicated Endoscopy / GI Lab RN experience OR Operating Room (OR) RN experience with formal Endoscopy training/experience.
- Core Certifications Required:
- Active AHA BLS
- Active AHA ACLS(CGRN certification preferred)
- Procedural & Sedation Competency: Proven proficiency in moderate/conscious sedation administration, airway monitoring, pre-procedure assessment, and post-procedural PACU recovery.
- On-Call Commitment: Candidates must commit to required weekday and weekend Endoscopy on-call coverage and multi-campus float expectations.
Job Summary & Clinical Scope
A facility in Elmira, NY is seeking an adaptable Endoscopy Registered Nurse (RN Endoscopy / GI) for a 13-week contract assignment within the ENDOSCOPY (6712) department. Operating across both system campuses for inpatient and outpatient populations, the nurse will manage procedural sedation, assist endoscopists during diagnostic and therapeutic GI interventions, and direct peri-procedural nursing care.
- Pre-Procedure Assessment & Intra-Procedure Assistance: Perform focused physiological, psychological, and airway assessments; prepare endoscopes and accessories; assist physicians during EGDs, colonoscopies, ERCPs, and bronchoscopies.
- Moderate Sedation & Airway Management: Administer and titrate conscious sedation agents per hospital protocols; continuously monitor cardiac telemetry, pulse oximetry, capnography, and vital signs during high-risk procedural phases.
- Post-Anesthesia Care (PACU Recovery): Monitor patients recovering from sedation, assess for post-procedure complications (bleeding, perforation, vasovagal responses), and manage discharge planning and patient/family education.
- Scope Reprocessing & Quality Standards: Adhere strictly to infection control guidelines and high-level disinfection (HLD) standards for endoscopic instrumentation.
Department & Facility Details
- Department Setting: Endoscopy / Gastrointestinal Lab.
- Campus Reach: Inpatient & Outpatient Endoscopy across dual campuses.
Order ID: CCA-69768 Contract Duration: 13 Weeks (10/04/2026 – 01/02/2027) Shift Matrix: Day / Evening Variable Shifts (06:30 – 15:00 or 08:00 – 16:30)
About First Connect Health
At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.
By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.
But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:
- ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
- ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
- ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
- ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.
When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.
Benefits
- Sick pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus