Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical
Ithaca, NY
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (Medical/Surgical) - New York, Ithaca

Job Summary

• Provide direct patient and family support and nursing care within full scope of practice.
• Participate in development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of patient and community programs and services.
• Responsibilities include observation, data collection, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patients’ physical, psychological, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs.
• Collaborate as a member of the interdisciplinary team.

Employment Details

• Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
• Contract Length: 8 weeks
• Shift: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM (overnight)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Medical/Surgical nursing experience
• Medical/Surgical nursing experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Required Onboarding Documentation and Compliance

• Central skills checklist for the assigned unit, updated annually.
• Core competency exams (Nursing Core Comp I, II, and III) with a minimum score of 80%.
• Rhythm Interpretation Exam.
• COVID-19 vaccine proof or agency declination (optional).
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • MMR: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series; if negative/equivocal, vaccination required within 30 days.
  • Varicella: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series; if negative/equivocal, vaccination required within 30 days.
  • Hepatitis B: Positive antibody titer, 3 vaccine series, or declination form.
  • TB Test: One of the following within required timeframes:

    • Two PPD skin tests (one within 12 months, one within 3 months), or
    • One Quantiferon/Spot test within 12 months.
    • For past positives, chest x-ray within 12 months may be required.
  • Tdap: Preferred within last 10 years; declination form accepted if not available.
• Fit Test: Must be completed prior to start and within last 12 months; annual requirement.
• Physical/Health Statement: Within last 12 months, including vitals, height, weight, Snellen eye chart, and physician’s statement of clearance without restrictions.
• Drug Screen: 9+ panel drug screen within 30 days of start.
• Background Check: Must be run within 30 days of start, including SSN address trace, county and national criminal searches, FACIS 3 check, and all aliases.
• Valid US Driver’s License or State ID (not expired).
• Color headshot photo (professional, no filters, JPEG format).
• Employment verification of most recent employer.
• Two professional references: one supervisor reference from last 12 months, one supervisor or peer reference from last 3 years.
• Signed and dated job description.
• Completion of agency-specific forms and acknowledgments including code of conduct, sexual harassment acknowledgement, parking registration, confirmation of assignment, self-study packet and quiz.
• Central Epic Questionnaire and TB Questionnaire forms (agency-specific).

Additional Notes

• All required documentation and certifications must be current and valid throughout the assignment.
• Annual requirements include fit test, physical/health statement, and TB testing.
• Vaccination series may be allowed to be completed within 30 days of assignment start if initial dose is documented.
• This position involves overnight shifts and requires collaboration within an interdisciplinary team.