Registered Nurse (RN) Endoscopy - Christiana Newark

Endoscopy/GI Registered Nurse Monday - Friday, 80 hours bi-weekly; shifts vary from 0700-1530 to 0900-1730 with call coverage 1-2 nights per month and 1 weekend every 3 months. Newark campus mostly with rotation at Wilmington Campus, but with less frequency. Closed weekends and holidays except for call coverage. ChristianaCare has been ranked as the No. 5 health system in the nation by Money Magazine in its 2024 hospital rankings. ChristianaCare received an overall grade of A, as well as an A for its dedication to price transparency. Would you like to be part of an organization that continues to strive to be the best? Benefits Incredible Work/Life benefits include an annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through View email address on click.appcast.io, retirement planning services, financial mentor, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and excellent discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more! We also provide tuition assistance for degreed programs, and for some Nursing programs we offer to pre‑pay. Medical/dental/vision benefits are available to our caregivers on their first day of employment. And we offer two different mechanisms for planning for your retirement, a 403(b) and a defined contribution plan. Job Overview The Endoscopy Suite at the Christiana Hospital is looking for an RN to work a full‑time/flexible schedule. This is predominantly a DAY shift with possible extended coverage into the evening. Rotation to Wilmington as needed is required as well. The endoscopic nurse provides nursing care for inpatients and outpatients requiring endoscopic procedures such as EGD, colonoscopy, ERCP, endoscopic ultrasounds, PEG tube placements, motility studies, PH monitoring, small bowel enterostomy, pleuroscopy, and pulmonary procedures. This RN also rotates to the prep and recovery side of endoscopy, providing care before and after procedures including level one Post‑Anesthesia Care. In this position you will deliver care to inpatients, outpatients and ICU patients, and coverage for both sites 7 days per week / 24‑hrs on weekends. Responsibilities Assisting the physician with all endoscopic procedures and bronchoscopies. Obtains biopsy and pathology specimens during procedures. Orders additional testing as directed by anesthesiology. Coordinates moderate sedation for non‑MAC procedures. Provides assistance/support to physician and anesthesia during procedures. Responds to and acts on emergent situations/codes within the department. Educates patient and family regarding procedure, expectations about medications, disease process, and discharge instructions. Monitors the patient during the recovery phase post‑anesthesia or moderate sedation, including blood pressure, oxygen saturation, respiration, level of consciousness, pain level, EKG rhythm, and pulse. Is on call for all emergent cases. Qualifications BSN required or commitment to obtaining it within three years of date of hire considered with relevant experience. Minimum 2 year of RN experience in Critical Care, Step‑down, Perioperative Services‑PACU, HVIS or ED required. Previous procedural and GI lab experience preferred. BLS required. ACLS required – must obtain within 6 months of hire. Pay Range Hourly Pay Range: $41.28 – $66.05. This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr