Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Elmira, New York
Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical

Location: Elmira, New York
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 07:00 AM – 07:00 PM

Job Description

• Provide nursing care on Medical/Surgical units.
• Work with primary and team nursing.
• Must have ACLS, BLS, NIH certification and ability to read basic rhythm strips prior to starting.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York.
• Minimum of 3 years of Medical/Surgical nursing experience, including experience within the last year.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• ACLS certification.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Completion of 8 hours of stroke training.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Valid Driver’s License.

Onboarding Requirements

Documentation and Testing

• State license verification (within 30 days prior to start).
• Central skills checklist for the assigned unit, updated annually.
• Core competency exams (Nursing Core Comp I, II, III) with a minimum score of 80%, updated annually.
• Agency background check within 30 days of start including:

  • SSN address trace, county and national criminal searches, FACIS 3 check.
• 9+ panel drug screen excluding marijuana (per New York state regulations).
• Central resume documenting all employment and education history for the last 7 years.
• Two professional references:

  • One supervisor reference from the last 12 months.
  • One supervisor or peer reference from the last 3 years.
• Employment verification of most recent employer.
• Signed job description and other required forms (e.g., code of conduct, sexual harassment acknowledgement, self-study packet, parking registration).
• Color headshot photo (professional, no filters, JPEG format).
• TB questionnaire and Epic questionnaire forms specific to the facility.
• Education verification of initial nursing degree.
• Health reassessment form required for travelers extending beyond one year.
• Education mission statement signed for initial assignments.

Additional Notes

• Driver’s license or state ID must be current and legible.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Must be able to read basic rhythm strips before starting.

This position offers a 13-week long-term assignment on a Medical/Surgical unit with day shifts. Candidates must meet all licensure, certification, health, and onboarding requirements prior to start.