Outpatient Surgery Preop/PACU RN
Ithaca, New York
Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Surgery/Day Surgery

Location

• Ithaca, New York

Employment Type

• Long-Term Assignment (approximately 13 weeks)

Job Description

• Role: Preoperative (Preop) and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) RN
• Call Requirements:

  • Approximately 3-4 weeknight calls and one 24-hour weekend call within an 8-week period
  • Weeknight call hours: 9 PM to 7 AM
  • Weekend call hours: 7 AM to 7 AM
• Shift Options:

  • 6 AM to 6 PM
  • 7 AM to 7 PM
  • 8 AM to 8 PM
  • 9 AM to 9 PM

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of outpatient surgery experience, including day surgery
• Outpatient surgery experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Rhythm Interpretation Exam (required prior to start)
• Pharmacology Exam (required prior to start)

Health and Safety Requirements

• Immunizations and Testing (must be current and documented):

  • COVID-19 vaccine (proof or agency declination optional)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (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
  • Hepatitis B: Positive antibody titer, 3 vaccine series, or specific declination form required
  • Tuberculosis (TB) Test: One of the following within required timeframes:

    • Two skin PPDs (one within 12 months, one within 3 months)
    • One Quantiferon or Spot test within 12 months
    • For past positive TB tests, chest X-ray within 12 months may be required
  • Tdap: Preferred within last 10 years; if not available, specific declination form required
• Fit Test for respiratory protection (annual requirement within last 12 months; must be completed prior to start)
• Physical/Health Statement dated within last 12 months including height, weight, vitals, Snellen eye chart, and physician’s clearance with no restrictions
• Agency drug screen (9+ panel) within 30 days of start

Background and Compliance

• Agency background check within 30 days of start including:

  • Social Security Number address trace (7 years)
  • County and national criminal searches
  • FACIS 3 check
• 7 Instant Background Checks (manual upload required)
• Signed and dated job description
• Employment verification of most recent employer
• Two professional references:

  • One supervisor reference from employment within last 12 months
  • One supervisor or peer reference from employment within last 3 years
• Color headshot photo (professional, no filters, JPEG format)
• Completion of required agency forms and acknowledgments including:

  • Personal Information Form
  • Code of Conduct
  • Confirmation of Assignment
  • Self Study Packet and Quiz
  • Sexual Harassment Acknowledgement
  • Parking Registration Form

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• All documentation must be current and valid at the time of onboarding.
• Compliance with all health, safety, and professional requirements is mandatory for assignment start and continuation.

This summary provides essential information for healthcare recruiters and nurses considering this outpatient surgery RN position.