Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Endoscopy / Procedural Sedation – Wisconsin
Start Date: November 30, 2026
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 10-hour shifts with rotating start times between 6:30 AM and 7:00 AM. Potential weeknight call requirement. Flexibility required to stay past scheduled shift to complete the day's procedures. Daily census of 20-25 patients across 4 procedure rooms.
Highlights:
- Provide pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure care for patients undergoing GI and pulmonary procedures including ERCP, EUS, EGD, colonoscopy, endoscopy, and bronchoscopy
- Administer and monitor moderate sedation using an RN-driven assessment approach; manage patients within targeted sedation ranges based on Ramsay Sedation Scale scores
- Recover patients across all levels of care including PACU Phase I and Phase II recovery; manage patients receiving both moderate sedation and general anesthesia
- Work in a Magnet-designated, Level 1 Trauma academic medical center recognized as one of the nation's leading teaching hospitals and referral centers
- Epic EMR system utilized; 20 hours of orientation provided
- Floating required as needed; bedside procedures may include ICU and ED settings
Requirements:
- Active Wisconsin RN license or compact state license (pending Wisconsin license accepted with submission)
- Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience within the last 3 years, specifically in endoscopy and procedural sedation
- Level 1 Trauma center or similar academic hospital experience required
- Recent experience recovering sedated GI and pulmonary procedures (ERCP, EUS, EGD, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy)
- Epic charting system experience required
- Current AHA ACLS and BLS certifications required
- CGRN certification preferred
- Must pass telemetry competency exam prior to start (strict passing criteria: 100% identification of lethal rhythms, 80% overall passing score)
- Proficiency in airway management, conscious sedation administration and monitoring, IV insertion and maintenance, and interpretation/management of dysrhythmias
- Experience with propofol, opioid analgesics, Versed, and reversal agents
- Must reside 50 miles or more from the facility
- Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This role offers the chance to work in a premier Magnet-designated academic medical center that serves as Wisconsin's top-ranked hospital. You'll be part of a skilled multidisciplinary team providing advanced procedural care to adult and geriatric patients, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and evidence-based sedation protocols. This position is ideal for experienced endoscopy nurses seeking to advance their skills in a high-acuity teaching environment while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.