Medical-Surgical RN
Elmira, New York
Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN Medical/Surgical)

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

Job Description

• Work in team nursing environment
• Units include stroke primary unit, cardiac services, and telemetry

Required Qualifications

Licensure

• Valid New York State RN license (State License Verification required)

Certifications

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS (American Heart Association)
• 8 Hours of Stroke Training (including NHISS)
• Arnot Skills Checklist (unit-specific, updated annually)
• Arnot Core Competency Exam (must score 80% or higher)

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 facility-specific declination form
• Influenza Vaccine or facility-specific declination (mask required if declined)
• Varicella: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required
• Tdap: Preferred within last 10 years or facility-specific declination
• TB Test: Must have one of the following within last 12 months:

  • 2 skin PPDs (1 within 12 months, 1 within 3 months) or
  • 1 Quantiferon/Spot test
  • For past positives, chest x-ray within 12 months may be required
• Fit Test for approved respirators (annual requirement)
• Agency Drug Screen (9+ panel, within 30 days of start)
• Physical/Health Statement (within last 12 months, no restrictions)

Professional Requirements

• Valid US Driver’s License or State ID (not expired)
• Agency Background Check (within 30 days of start) including:

  • SSN Address Trace
  • County and National Criminal Checks
  • FACIS 3 Check
• Arnot Resume (employment and education history for last 7 years)
• 2 Professional References (1 from last 12 months, 1 from last 3 years)
• Employment Verification (most recent employer and agency verifications)
• Education Verification (initial nursing degree verification required)
• Arnot Color Headshot (professional photo)
• Signed Arnot Job Description
• Completion of facility-specific forms and acknowledgements (e.g., Code of Conduct, Sexual Harassment Acknowledgement, Parking Registration)
• 7 Instant Background Checks (facility-specific manual checks)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: RN Medical/Surgical
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for this specialty unless otherwise specified by recruiter

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Additional Notes

• Must complete all onboarding requirements prior to start date
• Annual and periodic requirements must be maintained throughout assignment

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with a background in medical/surgical nursing, comfortable working in specialized units such as stroke, cardiac, and telemetry, and who meet comprehensive credentialing and health requirements.