Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Elmira, NY
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (Travel)

Location: Elmira, New York
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Description

• Seeking an experienced evening shift Emergency Department (ED) nurse.
• Work in a 48 treatment space ED.
• Patient ratio approximately 1:5.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Specialty: RN Emergency Room
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated, assume minimum 1+ year ED nursing experience (default to typical for specialty).
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention).

Licenses & Certifications

• Current, valid RN license for New York.
• BLS (American Heart Association) certification.
• ACLS (American Heart Association) certification.
• PALS (American Heart Association) certification.
• State License Verification (completed within 30 days prior to start).

Training & Competencies

• 8 hours of stroke training (including NIHSS).
• Arnot Skills Checklist (unit-specific, fully complete, updated annually).
• Arnot Core Competency Exam (must score 80% or higher).

Health & Safety Requirements

• COVID-19 vaccine or agency declination.
• MMR: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required.
• Fit Test: Annual requirement with approved mask models.
• Hepatitis B: Positive antibody titer, 3 vaccine series, or specific declination form.
• Influenza vaccine or specific declination form (mask required if declined).
• TB Test: Annual requirement with specific testing protocols.
• Varicella: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required.
• Tdap: Preferred within last 10 years or specific declination form.
• Physical/Health Statement: Completed within last 12 months, including vitals and vision test.
• Agency Drug Screen: 9+ panel drug screen within 30 days of start.
• Agency Background Check: Comprehensive background check within 30 days of start.

Documentation & Verification

• Driver’s License or State ID (valid, unexpired).
• Resume covering last 7 years of employment and education.
• Two professional references (one within last 12 months, one within last 3 years).
• Employment verification (agency verification required for travelers).
• Education verification (initial degree in nursing field).
• Signed job description.
• Various Arnot Health forms and acknowledgments (personal information, code of conduct, sexual harassment acknowledgment, parking registration, etc.).
• 7 Instant Background Checks (including NYOMIG, OFAC, OIG, NSO, SAM, and state registries).

Additional Notes

• Must be able to work evening shifts.
• Patient ratio is approximately 1 nurse to 5 patients.
• Compliance with all credentialing and onboarding requirements is mandatory prior to start.

This position is ideal for an experienced ED RN looking for a travel assignment in New York with a comprehensive credentialing and compliance process.