RN Outpatient Surgery/Day Surgery (Preop & PACU)
Ithaca, New York
Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca

Registered Nurse – Outpatient Surgery/Day Surgery

Location: Ithaca, New York
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)

Job Description

• Role involves Preoperative (Preop) and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nursing.
• On-call requirement: approximately 3-4 weeknight calls and one 24-hour weekend call within an 8-week period.

  • Weeknight call hours: 9 PM – 7 AM
  • Weekend call hours: 7 AM – 7 AM
• Shift options include:

  • 6 AM – 6 PM
  • 7 AM – 7 PM
  • 8 AM – 8 PM
  • 9 AM – 9 PM

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York.
• Minimum 2 years of Day Surgery experience, including experience within the last year.
• Experience in Outpatient Surgery.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association, valid throughout the assignment.
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association, valid throughout the assignment.
• ACLS certification, valid throughout the assignment.
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Immunizations and Titers:

  • MMR: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required; if negative/equivocal, vaccination series must be completed within 30 days of start.
  • Varicella: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required; if negative/equivocal, vaccination series must be completed within 30 days of start.
  • Hepatitis B: Positive antibody titer, 3 vaccine series, or specific declination form required.
  • Tdap: Preferred within last 10 years; if not available, specific declination form required.
• TB Testing:

  • Must have one of the following:

    • Two skin PPD tests (one within 12 months, one within 3 months)
    • One Quantiferon or Spot test within 12 months
  • Past positive TB tests require chest X-ray within 12 months.
• Fit Test: Must be completed within the last 12 months prior to start; annual requirement. On-site fit testing available if needed.
• Physical/Health Statement: Must be from within the last 12 months, including height, weight, vitals, Snellen eye chart, and a statement of clearance with no restrictions from an approved provider (MD, NP, PA, DC, or DO).
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Optional; upload proof of vaccine or agency declination.

Professional Requirements

• Valid US driver’s license or state ID (cannot be expired).
• Background check within 30 days of start, including:

  • SSN address trace report covering all counties lived/worked in last 7 years
  • National and county criminal searches
  • FACIS 3 check
• Drug screen within 30 days of start: 9+ panel including amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, oxycodone, phencyclidine, methadone, methaqualone, propoxyphene, nitrites.
• Two professional references required:

  • One supervisor reference from employment within last 12 months
  • One supervisor or peer reference from employment within last 3 years
• Employment verification of most recent employer required (agency employment counts as one employer).
• Signed and dated job description acknowledgment.
• Completion of required professional documentation and acknowledgments, including:

  • Personal information form
  • Code of conduct
  • Confirmation of assignment form
  • Self-study packet and quiz
  • Sexual harassment acknowledgment
  • Parking registration form
• Color headshot photo (straightforward, solid background, no filters or sunglasses).

Documentation Required at Submission

• Resume covering all employment and gaps for last 7 years (or back to graduation), including education history with degree title, graduation date, and locations.
• Completed Epic questionnaire (specific form required).

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Call requirements may fluctuate based on staffing needs.
• All certifications must be American Heart Association (AHA) approved and valid throughout the assignment.