Endoscopy | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – Knoxville, TN

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Endoscopy / GI Lab in Knoxville, Tennessee

Apply now for a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Knoxville, Tennessee, providing endoscopy and GI lab care for adult and geriatric patients. Join an experienced clinical team working four 10-hour day shifts each week while supporting diagnostic and interventional procedures in a fast-paced gastrointestinal lab.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Job Title: Travel Registered Nurse – Endoscopy / GI Lab
• Specialty: Endoscopy / GI Lab Registered Nurse
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,200-$2,310
• Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Four 10-hour day shifts per week, approximately 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Call: One weekday call shift per week, typically from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.; scheduled weekend call coverage is also required
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients
• Clinical Volume: Approximately 35-50 patients per day across five procedure rooms
• Patient Care Model: Primarily one-to-one assignments
• Orientation: Approximately 40 hours
• Floating: May be required during low census, consistent with clinical experience and unit policy

Endoscopy Registered Nurse Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in Tennessee or a compact state, in hand at the time of submission
• At least 2 years of recent, current Registered Nurse experience in an endoscopy or GI lab setting
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Successful completion of an EKG assessment before the start date
• Demonstrated experience with electronic charting; Cerner experience is preferred
• Proficiency with endoscopy procedures including EGD, colonoscopy, ERCP, bronchoscopy, EUS, EBUS, and upper and lower GI procedures
• Ability to participate in weekday and weekend call coverage
• Strong patient assessment, communication, organization, and teamwork skills

Travel GI Lab Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure nursing care for adult and geriatric patients
• Assist with gastrointestinal and pulmonary procedures, including EGD, colonoscopy, ERCP, bronchoscopy, EUS, EBUS, and related interventions
• Administer and monitor conscious sedation and support recovery from monitored anesthesia care sedation according to clinical protocols
• Perform airway management, monitor vital signs and dysrhythmias, and recognize changes in patient condition
• Start and maintain intravenous access and administer medications, including reversal agents, as ordered
• Prepare and manage procedure equipment, scopes, carts, supplies, and specialized devices
• Handle, label, and document specimens accurately
• Complete thorough documentation in the electronic medical record
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to promote safe, efficient patient flow
• Provide safe patient care during assigned call shifts and support unit operations when floating is needed

Enjoy the welcoming East Tennessee community of Knoxville, with scenic outdoor spaces, a vibrant downtown, and convenient access to the Great Smoky Mountains. Apply now for this travel Registered Nurse – Endoscopy / GI Lab opportunity in Knoxville, TN.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.