Travel
Endoscopy
Bakersfield, CA
Endoscopy RN – 12-Hour Days
Position Overview
The facility's endoscopy department is seeking experienced RNs for a 12-hour day shift (7 AM – 7 PM), every other weekend, with first-to-float responsibility. This is a high-volume procedural environment performing 5–25 cases daily.
Clinical Scope
You'll manage all three phases of patient care: pre-procedure preparation, procedural support, and recovery. Responsibilities include:
- Recovery of patients under moderate sedation and procedural sedation
- Circulation and sedation monitoring roles (varies by case type)
- Bedside procedures in the ER and ICU as needed
- All intubated patients transfer to PACU post-procedure
Common Procedures
EGDs, colonoscopies, ERCPs, bronchoscopies, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) placement.
Requirements
- Current BLS and ACLS certification
- Minimum 2 years' experience in procedural sedation
- Call experience mandatory
- 30-minute call response time
Scheduling & Call
- Every-other-weekend rotation; weekend call typically 7 AM Saturday to 6 AM Monday
- Weekday and holiday call rotated with team (expect one major and one minor holiday annually)
- No block scheduling
- Possible travel between two nearby campuses (7 minutes apart)
- Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment; full pay may be offered in lieu
What We Provide
- OR scrubs provided
- Orientation: 2–3 days, tailored to your experience
- 36 guaranteed hours per week
Contract Details
13 weeks | Start: November 9, 2026 | Bakersfield, CA