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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

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

Job Description

• Requires ACLS, NIH, and BLS certifications.
• Responsibilities include floating to other units and occasional charge nurse duties.

Required Qualifications

• Valid New York State RN license (State License Verification required within 30 days prior to start).
• BLS certification (American Heart Association only).
• ACLS certification (American Heart Association only).
• 8 hours of stroke training, including NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS).
• Current COVID-19 vaccination or agency declination (optional).
• MMR immunity: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required.
• Fit test completed within the last 12 months (specific approved mask models).
• Hepatitis B immunity or declination form.
• Influenza vaccine or declination form (mask required if declined).
• TB testing within the last year (PPD or Quantiferon/Spot test) with follow-up as needed.
• Varicella immunity: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required.
• Tdap vaccine preferred within last 10 years or declination form.
• Physical/Health statement from an approved provider within the last 12 months, including vitals and vision screening.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license or state ID (not expired).

Additional Requirements

• Completion of a skills checklist specific to the assigned unit, updated annually.
• Passing score (80% or higher) on core competency exams for nursing.
• Background check within 30 days of start, including multiple county and national criminal searches.
• Drug screen within 30 days of start (9+ panel).
• Submission of a detailed resume covering the last 7 years of employment and education.
• Two professional references: one supervisor reference from the last 12 months and one supervisor or peer reference from the last 3 years.
• Signed job description and employment verification of most recent employer.
• Completion of various required forms and acknowledgments related to conduct, sexual harassment, parking, and assignment confirmation.
• Annual TB questionnaire and reassessment forms for extended assignments.
• Color headshot photo in JPEG format.

Experience

• Specialty: Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse.
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN experience for Medical/Surgical specialty.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Floating to other units and occasional charge nurse responsibilities are part of the role.

This position requires a comprehensive set of certifications, immunizations, and compliance with health and safety protocols to ensure readiness for a medical/surgical nursing assignment.