Step-Down Unit Registered Nurse
Elmira, NY
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: RN Step Down - Elmira, New York

Position Details

• Specialty: RN Step Down
• Location: Elmira, New York
• Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
• Patient Ratio: 7:1 night shift

Job Description / Responsibilities

• ACLS certified skills required
• Pushing, pulling, lifting patients and equipment
• Medication administration
• Patient assessments
• Developing and managing care plans
• Effective communication and teamwork skills essential

Required Certifications and Training

• BLS (American Heart Association only)
• ACLS (American Heart Association only)
• 8 Hours of Stroke Training (includes NHISS training)
• COVID-19 Vaccine (optional but recommended)
• MMR: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required with documentation
• Fit Test: Must be completed within the last 12 months on approved mask models
• Hepatitis B: Positive antibody titer, 3 vaccine series, or specific declination form required
• Influenza Vaccine: Required or specific declination form with mask-wearing mandate
• TB Test: Must have valid testing within required timeframes; follow-up may be required for past positives
• Varicella: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required with documentation
• Tdap: Preferred within last 10 years or specific declination form
• Physical/Health Statement: Must be within last 12 months, including vitals and physician approval

Licenses and Professional Requirements

• Valid State Nursing License (verification required within 30 days prior to start)
• Driver’s License or State ID (valid and unexpired)
• Completion of Arnot Skills Checklist for the assigned unit (updated annually)
• Passing score (80% or higher) on Arnot Core Competency Exam (Nursing Core Comp I, II, III)
• Background Check: Must be completed within 30 days of start, including national and county criminal searches, FACIS 3 Check, and SSN Address Trace
• Drug Screen: Must be completed within 30 days of start; marijuana testing is prohibited per New York state regulations
• Employment Verification: Verification of most recent employer required (agency verification accepted)
• Professional References: One supervisor reference from last 12 months and one supervisor or peer reference from last 3 years
• Completion of Arnot Job Description acknowledgment (signed and dated)
• Submission of a recent color headshot (professional, no filters, JPEG format)

Additional Professional Requirements

• Submission of a detailed resume accounting for all employment and gaps in the last 7 years
• Completion of various Arnot Health forms and acknowledgments including:

  • Personal Information Form
  • Code of Conduct
  • Internal Background Check disclosure
  • Confirmation of Assignment Form
  • Self Study Packet Documentation and Quiz
  • Sexual Harassment Acknowledgement
  • Parking Registration Form
  • 7 Instant Background Checks (manual upload required)
  • AH Drug Tobacco Acknowledgement
• Arnot Epic Questionnaire submission required

Experience Requirements

• The job description does not explicitly state years of experience required; however, as this is a Step Down unit RN role, candidates should have relevant clinical experience in step-down or progressive care nursing.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

This position is suitable for experienced RNs with certifications in ACLS and BLS, who are comfortable working in a step-down unit with a 7:1 patient ratio on night shifts, and who meet the comprehensive credentialing and health requirements outlined above.