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

RN Medical/Surgical/Telemetry

• Location: Elmira, New York
• Employment type: LTA
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 19:00 - 07:00
• Role: Registered Nurse, working with primary and team nursing

Required Qualifications

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

Clinical Competency Requirements

• Core competency exam: Core Comp I, II, and III for RNs, with a score of 80% or higher, updated annually
• Pharmacology exam
• Rhythm interpretation exam
• Unit skills checklist: Must be fully complete for the unit the traveler will work, updated annually

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Influenza: Vaccine or declination form. If declined, the traveler must wear a mask at all times on assignment.
• MMR: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine doses. Titers must show each component (measles, mumps, rubella) with the full collection date. If negative or equivocal, a record of 2 vaccines is required. Without proof of vaccination, the first dose must be documented before start, and the second must be completed within 30 days.
• Varicella: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine doses, with the same titer rules as MMR
• Hepatitis B: Positive antibody titer, 3-dose series, or declination form. A negative or equivocal titer requires a signed declination form.
• Tdap: Within the last 10 years, or a declination form if none is on file
• TB: Two skin PPDs, one PPD within 12 months, one PPD within 3 months, or one Quant/Spot within 12 months. PPDs 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.
• Respirator fit test: Completed before start and within the last 12 months. Failed fit tests must be reported immediately. PAPR is provided if needed, and on-site fit testing is available.
• Physical/health statement: Within the past 12 months. Must be signed by an MD, DO, NP, PA, or DC, and must state the traveler passed with no restrictions. Must include height, weight, vitals, Snellen eye chart, clear systems, and health history.
• COVID-19 vaccine (optional): Proof of vaccine or agency declination
• Drug screen: Completed within 30 days before start. Marijuana is not tested in New York, and any result including marijuana will be rejected.

Background, Identity, and Verification

• Agency background check: Completed within 30 days of start. Includes SSN address trace, FACIS 3 check, national criminal check, and county criminal searches for all counties lived or worked in over the last 7 years. Searches must cover all aliases.
• Seven instant background checks: OIG, OFAC, SAM, NSO, NY OMIG, PA Registry, and NY Registry. All seven must be run manually and uploaded together.
• Driver's license or state ID: Valid, current US license or ID card that is not expired
• Education verification: Initial degree in the field must be verified. If the traveler has both an ASN and a BSN, the ASN must be verified.
• Color headshot: JPEG, straight-on, solid background, no shadows, no filters, no sunglasses (everyday prescription eyewear is allowed)

Submission and Onboarding Documents

• Resume (required at submission): All employment and gaps from the last 7 years, or back to graduation. Includes education with degree title and graduation date, city and state for all assignments and education, and dates in MM/YY format.
• Professional references: One supervisor reference from the last 12 months, and one supervisor or peer reference from the last 3 years
• Employment verification: Most recent employer, verified through the agency rather than the hospital. Consecutive assignments under one agency count as one employer.
• Education mission statement: Review and sign, required only for initial assignments
• Signed and dated job description
• Onboarding forms: Personal information form, code of conduct, confirmation of assignment, self-study packet and quiz, sexual harassment acknowledgement, parking registration, and drug and tobacco acknowledgement
• Submission cover sheet: Required at submission
• TN visa proof: Required at submission for candidates with a Canadian-issued license
• Health reassessment form (optional): Required for extended travelers who extend beyond one year
• Name change document (optional)
• Exit interview form (optional)