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Sentara Health

Registered nurse (rn) - endoscopy / gi lab

Sentara Health, Hampton, Virginia, United States

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City/StateHampton, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:Generous Sign- on bonus $15 K and Relocation for qualified candidates!Sentara Care Plex Hospital located in Hampton, VA is hiring a Registered Nurse for Endoscopy/GI LabShift: Days:Scheduled Hours: 36License and Certification Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire

Education RN-Associate's Degree, or RN-Bachelor's Degree, or RN-Diploma, or RN-Master's Degree

Experience:

Prior Endoscopy experience preferred.

Experience with ERCP/EUS is highly desirable but not mandatory; we are willing to train the right candidate.

We are seeking a skilled and versatile Registered Nurse to join our dynamic 2-Lab Endoscopy Department. This is a unique opportunity for an RN who enjoys a diverse workflow, ranging from diagnostic screenings to advanced interventional procedures. In this role, you will rotate through all aspects of the endoscopy environment, acting as the Circulator, Sedation Nurse, and Procedure Assistant (RN Technician). You will work side-by-side with proceduralists during complex GI and Pulmonary cases, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care.Clinical Scope & ProceduresOur unit performs a mix of routine diagnostic and advanced interventional procedures, including: Gastrointestinal: Diagnostic EGDs and Colonoscopies, Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), ERCP, Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD), and Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR). Pulmonary: Diagnostic Bronchoscopies, Navigational Bronchoscopy, and Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS).

Key Responsibilities Circulating & Patient Care: Manage the nursing process during the intra-procedure process. Document patient care accurately and maintain safety standards in the procedure room. Moderate Sedation: Administer and monitor moderate sedation under the direction of the physician, maintaining strict airway management and hemodynamic monitoring standards. Procedural Assistance (Scrub/Tech Duties): Function as the primary assistant to the physician at the bedside. This includes handling accessories (snares, forceps, clips), specimen collection, and assisting with advanced therapeutic interventions. Endoscope Reprocessing: Perform high-level disinfection and reprocessing of flexible endoscopes and accessories in accordance with infection control standards and manufacturer guidelines. Collaboration: Work closely with the anesthesia team (when applicable), physicians, and support staff to ensure efficient room turnover and workflow.

Why Join Us? Predictable Hours: Enjoy a steady 0700 - 1530 Skill Development: Gain hands-on experience with advanced modalities like EUS, EBUS, and ESD in a tight-knit, collaborative environment. Team Environment: Work in a supportive, dual-lab setting where every team member plays a vital role in patient outcomes.

Keywords: Talroo-Nursing, Endoscope Reprocessing, Gastrointestinal, Moderate Sedation, Circulating, Endoscopy, GI, RN, Registered Nurse, Sentara, Pulmonary. Outpatient, Careplex.Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career• Medical, Dental, Vision plans• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave• Emergency Backup Care• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans• Life Insurance• 401k/403 B with Employer Match• Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education• Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development• Pet Insurance• Legal Resources Plan• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is metSentara Care Plex Hospita l, located in Hampton, VA, is a 224-bed technologically advanced, acute care facility, and Certified Primary Stroke Center. Other features include specialized services in heart and vascular, urologic care, along with advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities, a hospitalist program, and one of the state's busiest emergency departments. We are also home to the Orthopedic Hospital at Sentara Care Plex Hospital, the area's first dedicated orthopedic hospital. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: