Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Elmira, New York
Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (RN Emergency Room)

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

Job Description

• Experienced evening shift nurse needed (shift hours: 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM)
• Work in a 48-treatment space Emergency Department
• Patient ratio approximately 1:5

Required Qualifications

License

• Valid New York State RN license (State License Verification required within 30 days prior to start)

Certifications (must be current and from American Heart Association)

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Additional Required Training and Certifications

• 8 hours of Stroke Training (including NHISS component)
• Fit Test (within last 12 months, specific approved mask models)
• TB Test (annual requirement; specific testing protocols apply)
• COVID-19 Vaccine (optional, but proof or declination required)
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) immunity verification or vaccination
• Varicella immunity verification or vaccination
• Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination series or specific declination form
• Influenza Vaccine or declination form (mask required if declined)
• Tdap vaccine preferred (within last 10 years) or declination form
• Physical/Health Statement (within last 12 months, including vitals and vision test)

Professional Requirements

• Completion of Arnot Skills Checklist for the assigned unit (updated annually)
• Passing score (80% or higher) on Arnot Core Competency Exam (Nursing Core Comp I, II, III)
• Valid US Driver’s License or State ID (not expired)
• Background Check (within 30 days of start, including multiple county and national checks)
• Drug Screen (9+ panel, within 30 days of start)
• Submission of a detailed resume covering last 7 years of employment and education
• Two professional references (one supervisor from last 12 months, one supervisor or peer from last 3 years)
• Signed job description and employment verification of most recent employer
• Completion of various Arnot Health forms and acknowledgments (Code of Conduct, Sexual Harassment Acknowledgement, etc.)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: RN Emergency Room
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum experience consistent with emergency department nursing roles (typically 1+ years)
• No explicit mention of prior travel experience required

Additional Notes

• Patient ratio is approximately 1 nurse to 5 patients
• Evening shift hours are from 11:00 AM to 11:30 PM
• Must be able to complete all onboarding requirements prior to start date

This position is ideal for experienced Emergency Department RNs seeking a long-term assignment in New York with a well-established hospital system.