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Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a GI/Endoscopy position at a Magnet-designated Level I Trauma teaching hospital, requiring at least 2 years of experience and Epic proficiency.
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Works in the prep/recovery (pre-op and post-op) area of a busy GI lab within a short-term acute care hospital
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Patient volume averages 60 patients per day
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Day shift schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM (5x8s)
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No call, weekend, or holiday requirements, though occasional late shifts may be needed
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Travelers float within the GI service line
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EMR: Epic (experience required)
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Active MO RN license or compact RN license required (compact license must match permanent residence)
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Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
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Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
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Experience in pre- and post-procedure recovery of GI patients required
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Proficiency in starting and maintaining IVs required
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Experience recovering patients from monitored anesthesia care (MAC) sedation required
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Procedure monitoring experience required
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Epic EMR experience required
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Prior travel nursing experience required — first-time travelers will not be considered
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Outpatient endoscopy center and pre/post procedure experience preferred
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Ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias
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Primary responsibilities include pre- and post-procedure nursing care, patient education on GI procedures, and recovery of patients following monitored anesthesia
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PACU and ED nursing backgrounds are well-suited for this role
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The facility is a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma teaching hospital with 1,266 staffed beds
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Scrub color: Navy Blue
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Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible — no local candidates accepted
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RTO is limited to a maximum of 7 days per 13-week contract; no RTO is permitted during the first week of the assignment
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All RTO requests must be finalized prior to acceptance of the position — no additional RTO will be approved after that point
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Travelers may remain on assignment for up to 18 months, after which a 3-month break in service is required before returning
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Current permanent employees of BJC or Saint Luke's must wait 1 year before working at any BJC facility as a traveler
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Pre-start orientation modules are required and must be completed prior to the start date
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Fit testing is required; travelers must have facial hair that allows for a proper respirator fit or will be expected to shave — no exceptions
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Parking passes are available for purchase on a monthly basis; travelers should contact facility Public Safety for options and availability
