RN Med/Surg
Ithaca College, New York
Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca

Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical/Surgical

Location: Ithaca, New York
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (18:45 - 07:15)

Job Summary

• Provide direct patient and family support and nursing care within full scope of practice.
• Participate in development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of patient and community programs and services.
• Responsible for observation, data collection, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patients’ physical, psychological, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs based on individualized care plans.
• Collaborate as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Block scheduling is not guaranteed but accommodations will be attempted when possible.

Required Qualifications

Licensure & Certifications

• Valid RN license in New York.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, must remain valid throughout assignment.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of Medical/Surgical nursing experience.
• Medical/Surgical nursing experience within the last year.

Education

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Exams & Documentation

• Completion of Centralus Core Competency Exam.
• Rhythm Interpretation Exam.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.

Required Onboarding Documentation & Compliance

Professional Requirements

• Completed skills checklist for the assigned unit, updated annually.
• Core Competency Exams (Nursing Core Comp I, II, and III) with a minimum score of 80%, updated annually.
• Rhythm Interpretation Exam.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license or state ID (unexpired).
• Agency background check within 30 days of start, including:

  • SSN address trace report covering all counties lived/worked in last 7 years.
  • FACIS 3 check.
  • County and national criminal searches.
• Centralus resume documenting all employment and gaps for the last 7 years, with education history.
• Two professional references:

  • One supervisor reference from employment within the last 12 months.
  • One supervisor or peer reference from employment within the last 3 years.
• Employment verification of most recent employer (agency verification accepted).
• Signed and dated job description.
• Completion of required agency forms including:

  • Personal Information Form
  • Code of Conduct
  • Confirmation of Assignment Form
  • Self Study Packet Documentation and Quiz
  • Sexual Harassment Acknowledgement
  • Parking Registration Form
• Completion of 7 instant background checks (manual upload required).
• AH Drug Tobacco Acknowledgement.
• Pharmacology Exam.
• Centralus Epic Questionnaire (submission required).

Health & Immunization Requirements

• COVID-19 vaccine proof or agency declination (optional).
• MMR: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required; if negative/equivocal, vaccination series must be completed within 30 days of start.
• Fit Test: Must be completed within last 12 months prior to start; annual requirement.
• Hepatitis B: Positive antibody titer, 3 vaccine series, or specific declination form required.
• TB Test: One of the following within last 12 months:

  • Two skin PPDs (one within 12 months, one within 3 months), or
  • One Quantiferon/Spot test.
  • For past positives, chest x-ray within 12 months may be required.
• Varicella: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required; if negative/equivocal, vaccination series must be completed within 30 days of start.
• Tdap: Within last 10 years or specific declination form.
• Physical/Health Statement: Within past 12 months, including clearance with no restrictions, vital signs, height, weight, Snellen eye chart, and clinician details.

Additional Notes

• Color headshot photo required (no filters, sunglasses; prescription eyewear allowed).
• Block scheduling is not guaranteed.
• No pay or bill rate information provided.
• No facility or employer names included per privacy guidelines.