Medical-Surgical RN (Stroke Care)
Elmira, NY
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN Medical/Surgical)

Location: Elmira, New York
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Primary and team nursing
• Primary stroke care

Required Qualifications

• License: Valid New York RN license, verified within 30 days prior to start
• Certifications:

  • BLS (American Heart Association)
  • ACLS (American Heart Association)
  • 8 hours of stroke training (including NHISS)
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of specialty experience (default assumption for RN Medical/Surgical unless otherwise specified)
• Skills & Competencies:

  • Completion of Arnot Skills Checklist for the assigned unit
  • Passing score (80% or higher) on Arnot Core Competency Exam for RNs
• Health & Safety Requirements:

  • COVID-19 vaccine or agency declination
  • MMR immunity (positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series)
  • Fit test for approved mask models within last 12 months
  • Hepatitis B immunity or declination form
  • Influenza vaccine or declination (mask required if declined)
  • TB testing within last 12 months (PPD or Quantiferon)
  • Varicella immunity (positive titer or 2 vaccine series)
  • Tdap vaccine or declination form (preferred, not required)
  • Physical/Health Statement within last 12 months, including vitals and vision screening
• Professional Requirements:

  • Valid US driver’s license or state ID (not expired)
  • Agency background check within 30 days of start (including criminal and FACIS checks)
  • 9+ panel drug screen within 30 days of start
  • Complete employment and education history for last 7 years
  • Two professional references (1 from last 12 months, 1 from last 3 years)
  • Signed job description and employment verification
  • Education verification for initial nursing degree (ASN or BSN)
  • Submission of color headshot photo
  • Completion of Arnot Health Personal Information Form, Code of Conduct, Confirmation of Assignment, Self Study Packet and Quiz, Sexual Harassment Acknowledgement, Parking Registration Form, and Drug Tobacco Acknowledgement
  • Completion of 7 instant background checks (including NYOMIG, OFAC, OIG, NSO, SAM, and state registries)

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• The contract length is 13 weeks.
• This is a travel assignment in a medical/surgical unit with a focus on stroke care.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this RN Medical/Surgical travel assignment.