Step Down Registered Nurse
Elmira, New York
Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN Step Down)

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

Job Description

• Work in a Step Down unit with patient ratios:

  • 3:1 ratio in Step Down
  • 5:1 ratio on day shift
  • 7:1 ratio on night shift
• Responsibilities include:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • Pushing, pulling, lifting
  • Medication administration
  • Patient assessments
  • Developing and managing care plans
  • Effective communication and teamwork

Required Qualifications

Licensure

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

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - American Heart Association (AHA) only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• 8 Hours of Stroke Training (including NHISS) required for certain units (3-4 hours NHISS + 4-5 hours additional stroke training)

Competency and Skills

• Completion of Arnot Skills Checklist for the unit assigned (updated annually)
• Passing score (80% or higher) on Arnot Core Competency Exam for RNs
• Fit Test for approved respirators (annual requirement)
• Compliance with Arnot-specific policies and procedures, including job description acknowledgment

Health and Immunization Requirements

• COVID-19 vaccine or agency declination (preferred but optional)
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) immunity verification via positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series
• Hepatitis B immunity or declination form
• Influenza vaccine or declination form (mask required if declined)
• Varicella immunity via positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series
• Tdap vaccine or declination form (preferred, not required)
• Tuberculosis (TB) testing within last 12 months (PPD or Quantiferon/Spot test)
• Physical/Health Statement within last 12 months, including vitals and vision screening
• Agency Drug Screen (9+ panel) within 30 days of start
• Agency Background Check within 30 days of start, including criminal and address trace reports

Documentation and Verification

• Valid US Driver’s License or State ID (not expired)
• Arnot Resume documenting employment and education history for last 7 years
• Two professional references (one within last 12 months, one within last 3 years)
• Employment verification from most recent employer(s)
• Education verification for initial nursing degree (ASN or BSN)
• Completion of Arnot Health Personal Information Form, Code of Conduct, Confirmation of Assignment, Self Study Packet and Quiz, Sexual Harassment Acknowledgement, Parking Registration Form
• 7 Instant Background Checks (including NYOMIG, OFAC, OIG, PA Registry, NSO, SAM, NY Registry)
• Arnot Color Headshot photo
• Signed and dated Arnot Job Description
• AH Drug Tobacco Acknowledgement form

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: RN Step Down
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum RN experience consistent with Step Down unit expectations (typically 1-2 years in acute care or step down nursing)
• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience

Additional Notes

• This is a long-term assignment with a 13-week contract length.
• The role requires strong clinical skills, ability to manage multiple patients with varying acuity, and adherence to strict credentialing and compliance standards.
• Teamwork and communication skills are essential.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this RN Step Down position.