Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $1,936 per week in Cumming, GA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room
Location: Cumming, GA
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $1,936 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/31/2026

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) - Gastroenterology (GI) Lab

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse for a travel assignment in the Gastroenterology (GI) Lab at an acute care facility in Cumming, Georgia. This role involves providing specialized nursing care to patients undergoing a wide range of diagnostic and interventional gastrointestinal and pulmonary procedures.

The successful candidate will be integral to a dynamic team, providing comprehensive care from pre-procedure assessment through intra-procedure assistance and post-procedure recovery. This position requires a commitment to patient safety, advanced clinical skills, and the ability to manage complex cases in a fast-paced environment.

This is a travel assignment; candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius from the facility location.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pre-procedure assessment, education, and preparation for patients undergoing GI and pulmonary procedures.
• Assist physicians during various endoscopic and interventional procedures, including but not limited to colonoscopies, EGDs, bronchoscopies, ERCPs, and EBUS.
• Monitor patient vital signs, sedation levels, and overall condition throughout procedures and during recovery.
• Administer medications, manage IV access, and provide emergency care as needed.
• Ensure proper handling and maintenance of specialized GI lab equipment.
• Document all aspects of patient care accurately and thoroughly in the electronic health record.
• Educate patients and families on post-procedure care, potential complications, and follow-up instructions.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, anesthesiologists, technicians, and other healthcare team members.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of recent, direct experience as a Registered Nurse in a Gastroenterology (GI) or Endoscopy Lab setting.
• Current active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Georgia or a compact state license.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Ability to travel and reside outside a 50-mile radius from Cumming, Georgia for the duration of the assignment.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in assisting with a wide range of GI and pulmonary interventional procedures, including:
  • Colonoscopies
  • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
  • Bronchoscopies
  • Feeding tube placement
  • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
  • Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
  • Management of GI Bleeds
  • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy (Flex Sig)
  • Foreign body retrieval
  • Navigational Bronchoscopy
  • Variceal banding
  • Bravo pH monitoring and Manometry
  • Capsule Endoscopy
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Shift Details

• Schedule: 4x10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, typically between 06:30 AM - 05:00 PM.
• Call Requirements: Required during the week and on weekends.
• Holiday Expectations: Must work 2 major holidays (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day) and 1 minor holiday (Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve) if they fall within the assignment period.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks.
• Assignment Dates: August 31, 2026 - November 28, 2026.

Licensing Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Georgia (or compact state license).
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.