We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse for a travel assignment in the Gastroenterology (GI) Lab at an acute care facility in Cumming, Georgia. This role involves providing specialized nursing care to patients undergoing a wide range of diagnostic and interventional gastrointestinal and pulmonary procedures.
The successful candidate will be integral to a dynamic team, providing comprehensive care from pre-procedure assessment through intra-procedure assistance and post-procedure recovery. This position requires a commitment to patient safety, advanced clinical skills, and the ability to manage complex cases in a fast-paced environment.
This is a travel assignment; candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius from the facility location.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive pre-procedure assessment, education, and preparation for patients undergoing GI and pulmonary procedures.
Assist physicians during various endoscopic and interventional procedures, including but not limited to colonoscopies, EGDs, bronchoscopies, ERCPs, and EBUS.
Monitor patient vital signs, sedation levels, and overall condition throughout procedures and during recovery.
Administer medications, manage IV access, and provide emergency care as needed.
Ensure proper handling and maintenance of specialized GI lab equipment.
Document all aspects of patient care accurately and thoroughly in the electronic health record.
Educate patients and families on post-procedure care, potential complications, and follow-up instructions.
Collaborate effectively with physicians, anesthesiologists, technicians, and other healthcare team members.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of two (2) years of recent, direct experience as a Registered Nurse in a Gastroenterology (GI) or Endoscopy Lab setting.
Current active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Georgia or a compact state license.
Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Current AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Ability to travel and reside outside a 50-mile radius from Cumming, Georgia for the duration of the assignment.
Preferred Qualifications
Not specified.
Skills & Competencies
Proficiency in assisting with a wide range of GI and pulmonary interventional procedures, including:
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Shift Details
Schedule: 4x10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, typically between 06:30 AM - 05:00 PM.
Call Requirements: Required during the week and on weekends.
Holiday Expectations: Must work 2 major holidays (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day) and 1 minor holiday (Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve) if they fall within the assignment period.
Contract Length: 13 weeks.
Assignment Dates: August 31, 2026 - November 28, 2026.
Licensing Requirements
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Georgia (or compact state license).
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.