Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Ithaca College, New York
Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca

Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical/Telemetry (Night Shift)

Location: Ithaca, New York
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM (Night Shift)

Job Description

• Bedside patient care position
• Requires experience with Epic electronic health record system
• Work schedule includes every other weekend and every other holiday

Required Qualifications

Licensure & Certifications

• Valid RN license in New York
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Education

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of Medical/Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience
• Medical/Surgical/Telemetry experience within the last year
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Other

• Valid Driver’s License

Health & Safety Requirements

• COVID-19 vaccine proof or agency declination (optional)
• MMR: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required; if negative/equivocal, vaccination series must be completed within 30 days of start
• Varicella: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required; if negative/equivocal, vaccination series must be completed within 30 days of start
• Tdap: Within last 10 years or agency-specific declination form required
• Hepatitis B: Positive antibody titer, 3 vaccine series, or agency-specific declination form required
• TB Test: Must have 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 positive TB tests, chest x-ray within 12 months may be required
• Fit Test: Must be completed within the last 12 months prior to start; annual requirement; on-site fit testing available if needed
• Physical/Health Statement: Must be within past 12 months, including clearance with no restrictions, vital signs, height, weight, and vision test

Documentation & Onboarding Requirements

• State license verification completed within 30 days prior to start
• 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 searches, and FACIS 3 check
• 7 Instant Background Checks (manual upload required)
• Agency drug screen (9+ panel excluding marijuana)
• Centralus resume accounting for all employment and gaps in last 7 years, with education history
• Two professional references: one supervisor reference from last 12 months, one supervisor or peer reference from last 3 years
• Signed and dated job description
• Verification of most recent employer (agency verification required)
• Centralus Health Personal Information Form, Code of Conduct, Confirmation of Assignment Form, Self Study Packet Documentation and Quiz, Sexual Harassment Acknowledgement, and Parking Registration Form (all found in Document Library)
• Color headshot photo (JPEG, no filters, solid background)

Additional Notes

• All certifications and required documents must not expire during the assignment
• Annual updates required for certain certifications and tests
• Must comply with all health and safety protocols and documentation requirements prior to start

This position offers a challenging night shift role providing direct patient care on a Medical/Surgical/Telemetry unit with a focus on bedside nursing and use of Epic EHR.