Registered Nurse / Gastroenterology Laboratory

Job Summary:
The Gastroenterology Laboratory (GI LAB) position is located in Highland Park, Illinois. This role involves assisting physicians during gastrointestinal and endoscopy procedures in a fast-paced procedural environment. The healthcare professional will support preoperative and postoperative care, with responsibilities including handling equipment such as Olympus scopes and endoscopy supplies. The position offers flexibility in start times within a 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. window and requires adherence to procedural standards.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 8-hour daytime shifts, 36-40 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Active Illinois license, CPR, ACLS, Epic Electronic Medical Record experience; at least 2 years of experience in GI Lab, Endoscopy, PACU, or Telemetry Admission and Recovery; ability to pass an EKG test with 80% or higher on the first day; experience with Olympus scopes and GI supplies from well-known manufacturers; highly preferred experience in preoperative and postoperative patient care in a procedural setting.
• Preferred Qualifications: Epic EMR experience, procedural nurse background, and ability to support a high-volume case environment.
• Float: Float rotation may be required to other nearby facilities such as Skokie, Evanston, or Glenbrook.
• Weekend Requirements: None; facility is closed on holidays, so guaranteed hours may vary.
• Additional Information: The candidate will assist during approximately 30-60 cases per day, supporting physicians with moderate sedation. Orientation sessions are held on Mondays, and credentials are due by Thursday prior to the start date.
• Submission Requirements: Updated resume, one recent supervisor reference, Illinois licensure documentation, skills checklist, and proof of passing EKG test with 80% or higher.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Other

As one of the leading suppliers of travel healthcare professionals and a Best of Staffing® Talent Award winner, Cross Country Nurses offers thousands of opportunities for healthcare professionals across the country. We have relationships with more than 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide and offer excellent compensation and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Have the freedom to decide where you want to work and take your career where you want it to go when you travel with us.