Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Elmira, New York
Arnot Ogden Medical Center

RN Medical/Surgical/Telemetry

Location: Elmira, New York Employment Type: LTA (long-term assignment) Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: 19:00 - 07:00

Role Description

• Work with primary and team nursing.

Requirements

• Valid RN license in New York
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience of 3 years, with at least one year of experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross, must not expire during the assignment
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross, must not expire during the assignment
• Valid driver's license
• NIHSS certification, required before arrival
• Ability to read basic rhythm strips, required before arrival
• 8 hours of stroke training, including NIHSS (NIHSS typically takes 3-4 hours)
• Valid state license verification, completed within 30 days prior to start
• Canadian-licensed candidates must submit proof of valid TN visa status or eligibility under USMCA at submission
• Initial RN degree must be verified; if both an ASN and BSN are held, the ASN is verified

Clinical Competency Requirements

• Core Competency Exam: Core Comp I, II, and III for RNs, scoring 80% or higher, updated annually
• Pharmacology exam
• Rhythm interpretation exam
• Unit-specific skills checklist, fully completed and updated annually

Onboarding and Health Requirements

• Respirator fit test: completed before start, within the last 12 months (annual)
• Influenza vaccine: vaccine or declination form required. If declined, a mask must be worn at all times on assignment.
• MMR: positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine doses. Titers must show each component individually with the collection date.
• Varicella: positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine doses, with the collection date shown
• Hepatitis B: positive antibody titer, 3-dose series, or declination form. A signed declination is needed if the titer is negative or equivocal.
• TB test: one of the accepted TB testing options within the required timeframe (annual). Past positives require a chest X-ray within 12 months.
• Tdap: within the last 10 years, or a declination form
• Physical/health statement: within the last 12 months, stating the person passed the physical with no restrictions. Must include height, weight, vitals, and Snellen eye chart. Approved providers are MD, DO, NP, PA, or DC.
• Drug screen: completed within 30 days prior to start. Marijuana is not tested per New York state law.
• COVID-19 vaccine: optional (proof of vaccine or declination)

Background, Documentation, and Forms

• Agency background check: run within 30 days of start, including county criminal searches for the last 7 years and a national criminal check
• Seven exclusion and registry checks: run manually and uploaded together
• Valid US driver's license or state ID: not expired
• Color headshot: JPEG, plain background, no filters or sunglasses
• Resume: covers all employment and gaps from the last 7 years (or back to graduation), education with degree and graduation date, city and state for all assignments, and dates in MM/YY format
• Two professional references: one supervisor from employment within the last 12 months, and one supervisor or peer from the last 3 years
• Employment verification: most recent employer required. Travel agency counts as one employer.
• Education mission statement: signed, required for initial assignments only
• Signed and dated job description
• Forms and acknowledgements: personal information form, code of conduct, confirmation of assignment, self-study packet and quiz, sexual harassment acknowledgement, drug and tobacco acknowledgement, parking registration, TB questionnaire, and submission cover sheet
• Health reassessment form: required only for travelers extending beyond one year