Medical/Surgical RN (Stroke Unit)
Elmira, NY
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN Medical/Surgical)

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

Job Description

• Provide primary and team nursing care
• Work with primary stroke patients

Required Qualifications

Licensure

• Valid, current New York RN license
• State license verification completed within 30 days prior to start

Certifications

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS (American Heart Association)
• 8 Hours of Stroke Training (including NHISS)

Experience

• Specialty: RN Medical/Surgical
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated (default to typical for specialty; no contradictory data)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention)

Competencies and Training

• Arnot Skills Checklist (unit-specific, updated annually)
• Arnot Core Competency Exam (must score 80% or higher)
• Arnot Job Description signed and dated
• Arnot Self Study Packet Documentation and Quiz
• Arnot Epic Questionnaire (submission required)

Health and Safety Requirements

• COVID-19 Vaccine (proof or agency declination)
• MMR: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required
• Hepatitis B: Positive antibody titer, 3 vaccine series, or Arnot-specific declination form
• Influenza Vaccine or Arnot-specific declination (mask required if declined)
• Varicella: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required
• Tdap: Preferred within last 10 years or Arnot-specific declination form
• TB Test: Must have one of the following within required timeframes:

  • 2 skin PPDs (1 within 12 months, 1 within 3 months)
  • 1 Quantiferon/Spot test within 12 months
  • For past positives, chest x-ray within 12 months
• Fit Test: Annual requirement with approved mask models; on-site fit testing available

Professional Requirements

• Driver’s License or State ID (valid and unexpired)
• Agency Background Check (within 30 days of start) including:

  • SSN Address Trace report
  • County and national criminal searches
  • FACIS 3 Check
• Agency Drug Screen (9+ panel, within 30 days of start)
• Employment history for last 7 years (including gaps) and education verification
• Two professional references:

  • 1 supervisor reference from last 12 months
  • 1 supervisor or peer reference from last 3 years
• Employment verification (agency verification required)
• Education verification (initial degree in nursing field must be verified)
• Arnot Health Personal Information Form
• Arnot Health Code of Conduct
• Arnot Confirmation of Assignment Form
• Arnot Sexual Harassment Acknowledgement
• Arnot Parking Registration Form
• AH Drug Tobacco Acknowledgement
• 7 Instant Background Checks (manual upload required)

Additional Notes

• Physical/Health Statement required within last 12 months, including vitals and vision test
• Color photo (headshot) required
• Arnot Resume submission required
• Arnot Exit Interview Form optional
• Arnot Health Reassessment Form required for extended travelers with no break in service

This position requires a dedicated RN with medical/surgical experience, stroke training, and compliance with comprehensive credentialing and health requirements.