Med/Surg Telemetry RN - Stroke Unit
Elmira, NY
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN Medical/Surgical)

Location: Elmira, New York
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work areas: Medical/Surgical, Telemetry, Stroke Unit
• Team nursing model

Required Specialty

• Specialty: RN Medical/Surgical
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for Med/Surg RN roles (typically 1-2 years minimum)
• Prior travel experience: Not specified as required

Required Certifications and Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association only)
• ACLS (American Heart Association only)
• 8 Hours of Stroke Training (includes NIHSS training)
• State Nursing License Verification (completed within 30 days prior to start)

Required Health and Safety Credentials

• COVID-19 Vaccine: Optional, but proof of vaccine or agency declination recommended
• MMR: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required; must provide documentation
• Fit Test: Must be completed prior to start; annual requirement within last 12 months; specific approved mask models
• Hepatitis B: Positive antibody titer, 3 vaccine series, or facility-specific declination form required
• Influenza Vaccine: Required or facility-specific declination form; mask required if declined
• TB Test: Must have valid TB testing (PPD or Quantiferon) within last 12 months; follow-up for past positives may be required
• Varicella: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required; documentation needed
• Tdap: Preferred but not required; if no record, declination form required
• Physical/Health Statement: Must be from within last 12 months; includes vitals, Snellen eye chart, and statement of no restrictions

Professional Requirements

• Arnot Skills Checklist: Must be completed for the assigned unit and updated annually
• Arnot Core Competency Exam: Must score 80% or higher on Core Competency I, II, and III for RNs
• Driver’s License/State ID: Valid, unexpired US driver’s license or ID required
• Agency Background Check: Must be completed within 30 days of start, including SSN trace, county and national criminal checks
• Agency Drug Screen: 9+ panel drug screen required, covering a broad range of substances
• Resume: Complete employment history for last 7 years, education details, and dates in MM/YY format
• Professional References: Two references required (one supervisor within last 12 months, one supervisor or peer within last 3 years)
• Employment Verification: Verification of most recent employer required
• Job Description: Signed and dated acknowledgment required
• Additional Facility-Specific Documentation: Includes personal information form, code of conduct, confirmation of assignment, self-study packet and quiz, sexual harassment acknowledgment, parking registration form, and multiple background checks

Additional Notes

• Color headshot photo required (professional style, no filters or sunglasses)
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Annual requirements include physical, fit test, TB test, and influenza vaccine or declination
• Team nursing environment with focus on Med/Surg, Telemetry, and Stroke care

This position is suitable for experienced Med/Surg RNs who meet the certification and health requirements and are comfortable working in a team nursing model in a stroke and telemetry unit setting.