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

RN Medical/Surgical/Telemetry

Registered Nurse | Elmira, New York

Assignment Overview

• Specialty: RN Medical/Surgical/Telemetry
• Employment type: Long-term assignment (LTA)
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 07:00 - 19:00
• Team model: Works with primary and team nursing

Role Details

• Permanent staff on the medical/surgical units, float, ICU, ED, and supervisors have 8 hours of stroke training, including NIHSS (typically 3-4 hours).

Required Qualifications

• RN License: Valid RN license in New York.
• Experience: Med Surg / Telemetry, with 3 years of experience.
• Recent Experience: Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year.
• ACLS: Issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• BLS: Issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Education: Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Driver's License: Valid driver's license.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Influenza vaccine: Vaccine or facility declination form required. If declined, the traveler must wear a mask at all times while on assignment.
• MMR: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series. Titers must show results for each component with the full collection date. If negative or equivocal, records of 2 vaccines are required. If the traveler has proof of only the first vaccine, the second may be pending at start and must be completed within 30 days.
• Varicella: Same requirements as MMR.
• Hepatitis B: Positive antibody titer, 3-vaccine series, or facility declination form. If the titer is negative or equivocal, the facility declination form must be signed.
• TB test: One of the following: 2 skin PPDs, 1 PPD within 12 months, 1 PPD within 3 months, or 1 Quant/Spot within 12 months. PPD must be read exactly 48-72 hours after placement, with no grace period. Testing expires 1 year from the administration or collection date. Past positives require a chest X-ray within 12 months.
• Tdap: Within the last 10 years, or facility declination form if none on file.
• Physical/health statement: Within the past 12 months, from an MD, DO, NP, PA, or DC. Must include height, weight, vitals, Snellen eye chart, a statement of passing with no restrictions, and all systems clear.
• Respirator fit test: Must be completed before start and within the last 12 months. Failed fit tests must be reported immediately. PAPR provided if needed. On-site fit testing available.
• Drug screen: Completed within 30 days before start. Marijuana is not tested under New York state rules, and results including marijuana will be rejected.

Background and Identification

• Background check: Must be run within 30 days of start, covering all aliases, an SSN address trace, county criminal searches for all counties lived or worked in over the last 7 years (state checks not accepted unless the county cannot be run), a national criminal check, and a permanent county per ID.
• Exclusion and registry checks: Seven checks run manually and uploaded together.
• Driver's license or state ID: Valid, current US driver's license or US ID card, not expired.

Onboarding Paperwork

• Resume: Must cover all employment and gaps over the last 7 years (or back to graduation), include education with degree title and graduation date, city and state for all assignments, and dates in MM/YY format.
• Forms (required on board): Job description (signed and dated), personal information form, code of conduct, confirmation of assignment, self-study packet and quiz, sexual harassment acknowledgement, parking registration, AH drug and tobacco acknowledgement, and TB questionnaire form.
• Color headshot: Sent as soon as possible. JPEG format, straight-on, solid background, no shadows or social media filters, no sunglasses (everyday prescription eyewear is acceptable).
• Submission items (required before submission): Resume and submission cover sheet.

Optional or Conditional Items

• COVID-19 vaccine: Optional. Proof of vaccine or agency declination may be uploaded.
• Health reassessment form: Required for all extended travelers who extend beyond one year.
• Exit interview form: Optional.
• Name change document: Optional, if applicable.
• Proof of active TN visa: Optional. Required at submission for candidates holding a Canadian-issued license.