Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Elmira, New York
Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN Medical/Surgical

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

Specialty

• RN Medical/Surgical
• Experience Required: Not explicitly stated, default to 13 weeks contract length only (no years of experience specified)

Unit/Patient Population

• Medical/Surgical
• Telemetry
• Stroke

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association only)
• ACLS (American Heart Association only)
• 8 Hours of Stroke Training (includes NIHSS training)
• State Nursing License (verification required within 30 days prior to start)

Required Health & Safety Credentials

• COVID-19 Vaccine (optional: proof of vaccine or agency declination)
• MMR (Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required; must show results for Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
• Fit Test (completed within last 12 months; specific approved mask models required)
• Hepatitis B (positive antibody titer, 3 vaccine series, or facility-specific declination form)
• Influenza Vaccine (or facility-specific declination; mask required if declined)
• TB Test (PPD or Quantiferon within last 12 months; annual requirement)
• Varicella (positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required)
• Tdap (preferred but not required; within last 10 years or declination form)
• Physical/Health Statement (within last 12 months; must include vitals, Snellen eye chart, and physician approval)

Professional Requirements

• Arnot Skills Checklist (unit-specific, must be fully complete and updated annually)
• Arnot Core Competency Exam (must score 80% or higher)
• Driver's License or State ID (valid, unexpired US license or ID)
• Agency Background Check (within 30 days of start; includes SSN trace, county and national criminal checks)
• Agency Drug Screen (within 30 days of start; specific drug panel required; marijuana testing prohibited by NY state)
• Arnot Resume (account for all employment and gaps for last 7 years, education history with degree and dates)
• 2 Professional References (1 supervisor reference within last 12 months, 1 supervisor or peer reference within last 3 years)
• Employment Verification (most recent employer verification required)
• Job Description (signed and dated)
• Color Headshot (professional photo required)
• Various Facility-Specific Forms and Acknowledgements (Code of Conduct, Sexual Harassment Acknowledgement, Parking Registration, Confirmation of Assignment, Self Study Packet and Quiz)

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• All credential verifications and background checks must be current and compliant with facility policies.
• Annual requirements include TB testing, physical/health statement, fit testing, and influenza vaccination or declination.

This position is ideal for an RN with medical/surgical experience who is comfortable working in telemetry and stroke units, and who meets the detailed credentialing and health requirements outlined above.