Sedation Registered Nurse (Per Diem / 1099 Contractor)

We are a growing startup staffing agency providing nursing support to outpatient surgery centers and ambulatory surgery centers throughout Southern California. Our partnered facility includes vascular, cardiac, and orthopedic surgeries. We are currently servicing Monterey Park and Victorville.

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Moderate Sedation RN looking for flexibility, independence, and the ability to manage their own schedule. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in patient care, including sedation procedures. The nurse will be responsible for assessing patient needs, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA and infection control standards. Shifts will be posted through Connecteam as a first come, first serve basis. You will clock in and out directly through the app.

This is a 1099 independent contractor position, not an employee role. The nurse will work with a high degree of professional independence and manage their own availability. Contractors are responsible for their own taxes, insurance, and benefits. Contractors are subject to credentialing review and background screening as a condition of engagement.

Job Duties

• Administer moderate sedation in accordance with established protocols across various specialties including vascular, cardiac, and orthopedic

• Monitor patients continuously during sedation to ensure safety and stability; respond promptly to adverse reactions or complications

• Manage airway patency for patients requiring respiratory assistance, utilizing aseptic techniques and advanced airway management skills

• Knowledge and experience with administering IV and IM drugs and their possible adverse reactions

• Interpretation of cardiac arrhythmias

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required

• Active RN license in the state of California

• BLS certification required

• ACLS certification required

• Proven expertise in sedation techniques within outpatient or inpatient environments

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills

• Critical care experience preferred

Pay: $65.00 - $75.00 per hour

Benefits

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s)

• How many years of experience do you have administering and monitoring procedural/conscious sedation?
• Have you worked in Interventional Radiology, Outpatient Surgery Center, or Ambulatory Surgery Centers before? State which one.
• Are you comfortable independently managing patients receiving moderate/conscious sedation?
• Are you familiar with emergency management of sedation-related complications (airway compromise, hypotension, respiratory depression)?
• This position requires nurses to work independently with minimal orientation at various outpatient surgery centers. Are you comfortable with this expectation?

Work Location: In person