TravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified Endoscopy RN in Bakersfield, California, 93301!
Registered Nurse (RN) – GI/Endoscopy
Location: Bakersfield, CA
️ Contract: 13 Weeks
⏰ Shift: 12-Hour Days | 3 Shifts/Week
Schedule: Varied Start Times | No Block Scheduling
Compensation
Weekly Gross: $2882/week
Hours: 36 hrs/week
Straight: $1400
Stiepnd :$1442
About the Department
Join one of the busiest Endoscopy departments within CommonSpirit Health, performing approximately 5–25 procedures per day across 2 procedure suites.
Common Procedures
- EGD
- Colonoscopy
- ERCP
- Bronchoscopy
- EUS
- PEG
- Bedside procedures in the ER & ICU, when needed
⚕️ RN Responsibilities
RNs are responsible for all 3 phases of care, including:
- Pre-procedure preparation
- Intra-procedure/circulating responsibilities
- Post-procedure recovery
- Recovery of patients receiving MAC and procedural sedation
- Assisting with bedside procedures in ER/ICU when required
- With procedural sedation, working as either Circulator or Sedator
- Patient monitoring and ensuring safe recovery
Note: Patients requiring intubation are transferred to PACU for recovery.
✅ Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of GI/Endoscopy RN experience
- Procedural sedation experience is required
- Call experience is required
- BLS – Required
- ACLS – Required
- Strong knowledge of endoscopy procedures and patient recovery
Department Details
- 2 Endoscopy Suites
- Approximately 5–25 procedures/day
- Charge Nurse available every shift, Monday–Friday
- Endoscopy Techs are available in each room except Bronchoscopy
- RT supports Bronchoscopy procedures
- No block scheduling
- Varied start times
⭐ Why This Opportunity?
- Work in a high-volume, specialized GI/Endoscopy environment
- Gain experience with a wide variety of advanced procedures
- Opportunity to work with ERCP, EUS, PEG, and procedural sedation
- Supportive team with charge nurse coverage
Interested? Apply today or message me for additional details!