Endoscopy and GI Nurses, Placed Across Canada
Procedure nursing for the endoscopy suite. We connect RNs with endoscopy and gastroenterology roles, and help units keep their procedure lists running with skilled nurses.
- Free for candidates. Always.
- Licences verified with the regulator
- Every province and territory except Quebec
Calm, careful nursing around every procedure
Endoscopy nurses prepare patients, assist physicians during procedures such as colonoscopy, gastroscopy and ERCP, monitor sedation and recover patients afterward. Infection prevention and equipment care matter as much as patient care.
Pre-procedure
Patient assessment, bowel prep checks, consent confirmation and teaching.
Intra-procedure
Assisting with biopsies and therapies, sedation monitoring (scope depends on province and facility policy) and patient comfort.
Post-procedure and reprocessing
Recovery, discharge teaching, and in some sites, endoscope reprocessing under strict standards.
Where we place endoscopy RNs
Endoscopy work is based in hospitals, clinics and screening programs.
Hospital endoscopy units
Hospital endoscopy units and GI labs.
Hospital staffingDay procedure centres
Ambulatory and day procedure centres.
Ambulatory and clinic staffingScreening and diagnostics
Cancer screening and diagnostic programs.
Diagnostics staffingWe fill these roles through contract and relief staffing and through permanent direct hire. We place in every province and territory except Quebec.
Credentials and what employers look for
Requirements vary by site. This is what we most often see.
Required
- Active RN registration in the province of work
- BCLS is common
Often valued
- ACLS
- Sedation and monitoring competency
- PACU or OR experience
- Knowledge of infection prevention and reprocessing standards
- The retired CNA credential CGN(C), held by some experienced GI nurses and maintained through continuous learning
CGN(C) is no longer available as a new exam. For nurses who work in this field, the Canadian Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates is the national GI and endoscopy nursing society.
Our honest note: Requirements vary by site. We verify licence and listed credentials. We make no promise on employer decisions.
Procedure rooms run on routine, so orientation is specific
Each unit has its own scope inventory, procedure rooms and sedation rules. Even experienced nurses learn the physician preferences, equipment and reprocessing workflow. Nurses new to endoscopy usually need an extended orientation and a preceptor.
Buyer note: share your roles and sign-off steps so we screen for the right background.
Questions worth asking before you start
- Who monitors sedation?
- Do nurses assist, reprocess or both?
- What are typical list sizes and block times?
Why endoscopy is hard to staff
Endoscopy teams are small and lists are fixed, so gaps show up fast.
Small teams, fixed lists
One absence can cancel procedures.
Specialized skills
Sedation monitoring, scope handling and reprocessing are not covered in general nursing.
Backlog pressure
Screening and diagnostic wait times can drive demand for extra procedure lists.
Popular hours
Daytime, weekday hours make these roles popular, so openings are few and experienced candidates are hard to find.
How it works
For nurses
- Submit your profileShare your background.
- We verify and askWe verify licence and ask about procedural experience.
- We share rolesRoles that fit your skills.
- You decideYou decide on introductions.
For facilities
- Share your unitUnit type, list sizes, sedation model and needs.
- We screenWe screen and verify.
- You reviewCandidate summaries for your team.
- You decideYou interview and decide.
What makes our approach different
We keep this practical and we do not overpromise. Hiring decisions stay with the facility, and career decisions stay with you.
Role-specific screening
Assisting, sedation monitoring and reprocessing are asked about separately.
Verified credentials
We check licence and listed credentials.
Plain communication
Clear information about shifts, call and list schedules.
Related pages
Registered nurses
The parent page for RN jobs and staffing across Canada.
Registered nurse jobs in CanadaPACU and recovery nurses
Recovery nursing, a common background for endoscopy.
PACU nurse jobsOR and perioperative nurses
Perioperative nursing, another common route in.
OR nurse jobsAmbulatory and clinic
Clinics and day procedure centres.
Ambulatory and clinic staffingHospital staffing
Endoscopy units and GI labs in hospitals.
Hospital staffingMedical-surgical nurses
The general ward pathway.
Medical-surgical nurse jobsFrequently asked questions
Do I need endoscopy experience?
Many sites prefer it. PACU, OR and procedural nurses are often considered. Tell us your background, including any sedation monitoring, scope handling or recovery experience, and we will say where you may fit. Nurses new to endoscopy usually need an extended orientation.
Is there a GI nursing certification?
The Canadian Nurses Association retired its gastroenterology exam in 2019, so new CGN(C) certification is not available. Nurses who already hold CGN(C) keep it current through continuous learning. Many employers look for endoscopy, PACU or OR experience instead.
Are endoscopy roles weekday day shifts?
Often, though some sites run extended lists or on-call. Confirm per posting. We state the shift pattern, call expectations and list schedule on each role as we know them, so you can decide before any introduction is made.
Do you place nurses in clinics as well as hospitals?
Yes, where clinics use RNs. Day procedure centres and ambulatory clinics hire for endoscopy lists, and the scope of the nurse's role can differ from hospital units. See our ambulatory and clinic staffing page for more on these settings.
Let us talk about endoscopy RNs
I am an endoscopy nurse
Share your profile and we will be in touch. Free for candidates. Always.
Submit your profileOur procedure list is at risk
Tell us the setting, the shifts and the start date.
Request endoscopy staff