Planet Healthcare is hiring: Endoscopy | RN in Hazel Crest

Overview

Endoscopy Registered Nurse (RN) – Locum Tenens position in Hazel Crest, Illinois. Join a leading GI Services team in a supportive clinical environment with modern facilities and proximity to Chicago’s healthcare community. This travel contract is ideal for experienced RNs seeking Illinois nursing jobs in endoscopy and GI nursing.

Key Details

• Location: Hazel Crest, Illinois 60429 (Chicago metro area)
• Job Title: Endoscopy Registered Nurse (RN) – Locum Tenens
• Employment Type: Locum Tenens / Travel Nursing Contract
• Healthcare Setting: GI Services / Endoscopy Unit
• Shift: 8-hour day shifts
• Hours per Week: 40
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 10/20/2025 – End: 1/17/2026)
• Weekend Rotation: Every other Saturday
• Holiday Coverage: Rotating holidays (summer and winter)
• Parking: Free Employee Parking

Compensation

• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $2,250 – $2,310 per week

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective nursing care for patients undergoing endoscopic and minor operative procedures
• Prepare patients for GI procedures and monitor during moderate sedation
• Recover patients post-procedure, ensuring comfort and safety
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including charge nurses, phlebotomy, and resource nurses
• Utilize EPIC for accurate documentation and patient management
• Maintain ASPN patient ratio guidelines
• Participate in scheduled weekend and holiday rotations
• Adhere to infection control and safety protocols (no artificial nails, proper scrub color)

Endoscopy RN Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association)
• Minimum 3 years of recent Endoscopy RN experience in GI Services or Endoscopy Unit
• Proficient in ERCP, upper/lower endoscopy, EUS, SpyGlass procedures
• EPIC charting experience required
• Pre and post-procedure nursing experience
• Ability to circulate and scrub basic tech cases
• Telemetry experience preferred
• First-time travel nurses considered

Benefits

• 401K with Matching
• Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing NPs, PAs, RNs, PTs, OTs, MTs, Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and more in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions. Our team connects you with opportunities that align with your skills and earning potential. Explore opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.