Emergency Department RN
Elmira, New York
Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN Emergency Room - Elmira, New York

Position Details

• Specialty: RN Emergency Room
• Location: Elmira, New York
• Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
• Shift: Night shift
• ED Size: 48 treatment spaces
• Patient Ratio: 1:5

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1+ year experience in Emergency Room nursing based on typical expectations for this role.
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (no mention of prior travel experience needed).

Required Certifications and Licenses

• BLS (AHA American Heart Association)
• PALS (AHA American Heart Association)
• ACLS (AHA American Heart Association)
• State Nursing License (verification required within 30 days prior to start)
• Stroke Training: 8 hours of stroke training required, including NHISS (3-4 hours) plus additional stroke training hours.

Health and Safety Requirements

• COVID-19 Vaccine: Optional (proof or declination accepted)
• MMR: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required; must provide documentation.
• Fit Test: Must be completed prior to start; annual requirement within last 12 months.
• Hepatitis B: Positive antibody titer, 3 vaccine series, or facility-specific declination form required.
• Influenza Vaccine: Required or facility-specific declination form; mask required if declined.
• TB Test: Must have valid TB testing (PPD or Quantiferon) within required timeframes; annual requirement.
• Varicella: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required; documentation needed.
• Tdap: Preferred but not required; if no record, facility-specific declination form required.
• Physical/Health Statement: Must be from within last 12 months, including vitals and vision screening, with no restrictions.

Additional Professional Requirements

• Skills Checklist: Must complete unit-specific skills checklist annually.
• Core Competency Exam: Must score 80% or higher on nursing core competency exams.
• Driver’s License/State ID: Valid, unexpired US driver’s license or state ID required.
• Background Check: Must be completed within 30 days of start, including national and county criminal searches.
• Drug Screen: Must be completed within 30 days of start; marijuana testing is prohibited per New York state regulations.
• Resume: Complete employment and education history for last 7 years required.
• Professional References: Two references required (one within last 12 months, one within last 3 years).
• Employment Verification: Verification of most recent employer required.
• Job Description: Signed and dated acknowledgment required.
• Various Facility-Specific Forms: Including code of conduct, personal information, sexual harassment acknowledgment, parking registration, and self-study packet with quiz.

This position is ideal for experienced Emergency Room nurses seeking a long-term night shift assignment in a busy ED setting with a 1:5 patient ratio. Compliance with all certifications, health screenings, and facility-specific onboarding requirements is mandatory.