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Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 1, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 4
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a GI/Endoscopy position in Springfield, MO, requiring at least 1 year of endoscopy experience and active Epic proficiency.
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Endoscopy unit covering both outpatient and inpatient hospital endoscopy locations on the same campus
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Up to 9 procedure rooms with 36 pre/post bays/beds
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Patient population includes both inpatient and outpatient cases across all age groups
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Patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:2
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Averages 18–21 procedures per room per physician per shift
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Equipment includes Olympus Scopes, ERBE, video/fiberoptic endoscopic systems, fluoroscopy, IV pumps, and patient monitoring equipment
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EMR systems: Epic (required) and Provation
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Day shift, 5x8 schedule, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM; 2–3 late days per week based on recovery/procedure census
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Weekend requirement: up to one weekend per 6-week schedule period
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Call requirement: 4–7 call days per 6-week schedule, 2 of which fall over a weekend
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No floating required
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13-week contract
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Active RN license in Missouri or compact license meeting eligibility for Missouri licensure
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Current BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA only; no expiring certifications within the first 30 days of assignment unless documented renewal is scheduled
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Minimum 1 year of recent endoscopy experience
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Proficiency in Epic within the past year required
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Experience with procedure room documentation, charting, patient turnover, and moderate/conscious sedation
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Basic dysrhythmia knowledge required
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Ability to work with fluoroscopy
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Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods; ability to lift/push/pull up to 40–50 lbs; grip up to 50 lbs; pinch up to 10 lbs; perform low-positioned work (kneel, crouch, crawl) minimally
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Valid U.S. Social Security Number required
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No gaps in employment of 90 or more days within the past 12 months
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Must be available to start within 4 weeks
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Responsibilities include direct patient care (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) for patients of all age groups
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Coordinates patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient flow and comfort
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Requires strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with physicians and staff; experience with delicate endoscopic instruments is essential
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Fast-paced, teamwork-driven environment
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Flu vaccination or Mercy-approved exemption is required for assignments running November 1–April 1; declinations are not accepted
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CGRN certification is recommended within 2 years of hire but is not required for consideration
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Black or facility-provided surgical scrubs required; no other attire is acceptable
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RTO of up to 5 days allowed per assignment; any time off must be made up before the end of the contract
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Only 1 holiday RTO request allowed per assignment
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Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but subject to a reduced bill rate and a limit of 3 consecutive 13-week contracts at this location; after 3 consecutive contracts, a 1-year separation or transfer outside the 50-mile radius is required before returning
