Step-Down Registered Nurse
Elmira, New York
Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN Step Down)

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

Job Description

• Work in a Step Down unit with patient ratios:

  • 3:1 ratio in Step Down
  • 5:1 ratio on day shift
  • 7:1 ratio on night shift
• Responsibilities include:

  • Medication administration
  • Patient assessments
  • Developing and managing care plans
  • Effective communication and teamwork
  • Physical demands: ACLS, pushing, pulling, lifting

Required Qualifications

Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for New York State
• State License Verification must be completed within 30 days prior to start

Certifications

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

Competency and Skills

• Completion of Arnot Skills Checklist for the assigned unit (updated annually)
• Passing score (80% or higher) on Arnot Core Competency Exam for RNs

Health and Safety Requirements

• COVID-19 Vaccine (proof of vaccination or agency declination)
• MMR: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required
• Hepatitis B: Positive antibody titer, 3 vaccine series, or specific declination form required
• Influenza Vaccine or specific declination form (mask required if declined)
• Varicella: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required
• Tdap: Preferred within last 10 years or 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) or
  • 1 Quantiferon/Spot test within 12 months
  • For past positives, chest x-ray within 12 months may be required
• Fit Test for approved mask models within last 12 months

Other Requirements

• Physical/Health Statement completed within last 12 months, including vitals and vision test
• Valid US Driver’s License or State ID (not expired)
• Agency Background Check and Drug Screen (9+ panel) within 30 days of start
• Employment and education verification, including references and resume
• Completion of various Arnot-specific forms and acknowledgments (e.g., Job Description, Code of Conduct, Sexual Harassment Acknowledgement)

Experience

• Specialty: RN Step Down
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN Step Down experience expected (typically 1+ years in specialty)
• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience

Summary

This travel RN position in a Step Down unit requires strong clinical skills, certifications in BLS and ACLS, stroke training, and compliance with extensive health and safety protocols. The role demands effective teamwork, patient care management, and adherence to facility-specific competency and documentation requirements. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks.