NICU Registered Nurse
Elmira, New York
Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU

Location: Elmira, New York
Unit: 20-bed Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in a Level 3 NICU setting.
• Manage infants on ventilators, oscillators, and cooling devices.
• Must be Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) trained.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
• NICU experience within the last year.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing.

Health and Safety Requirements

• COVID-19 vaccine proof or agency declination (optional).
• MMR: Positive IgG titer or two vaccine series required; titers must show results for measles, mumps, and rubella individually.
• Hepatitis B: Positive antibody titer, 3 vaccine series, or facility-specific declination form required.
• Varicella: Positive IgG titer or two vaccine series required.
• Tdap: Preferred but not required; if no record, facility-specific declination form needed.
• TB Test: Must have one of the following within required timeframes:

  • Two skin PPDs (one within 12 months, one within 3 months), or
  • One Quantiferon/Spot test within 12 months.
  • Past positive TB requires chest X-ray within 12 months.
• Fit Test: Must be completed within the last 12 months prior to start; annual requirement.
• Physical/Health Statement: Must be from within the last 12 months, including vitals, height, weight, Snellen eye chart, and a statement of clearance with no restrictions.

Onboarding and Documentation Requirements

• Complete facility/unit-specific skills checklist, updated annually.
• Pass Core Competency Exams with a minimum score of 80%.
• Provide a current, legible US driver’s license or state ID.
• Submit a recent color headshot (professional style, no filters).
• Background check within 30 days of start, including:

  • SSN address trace for all counties lived/worked in last 7 years.
  • County and national criminal searches.
  • FACIS 3 check.
• Drug screen within 30 days of start (9+ panel including amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, oxycodone, PCP, methadone, methaqualone, propoxyphene, nitrites).
• Provide 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.
• Submit a detailed resume covering all employment and education for the last 7 years.
• Employment verification of most recent employer (agency verification accepted).
• Signed and dated job description.
• Completion of facility-specific onboarding documents including:

  • Personal Information Form
  • Code of Conduct
  • Confirmation of Assignment Form
  • Self Study Packet and Quiz
  • Sexual Harassment Acknowledgement
  • Parking Registration Form
• Completion of facility-specific TB Questionnaire and Epic Questionnaire forms.
• Review and sign Education Mission Statement (initial assignments only).

Additional Notes

• All certifications and licenses must remain valid throughout the assignment.
• Facility-specific declination forms are required if certain vaccinations or titers are negative or equivocal.
• Fit testing may be provided on-site if needed; traveler must notify in advance.
• Annual health and competency requirements must be maintained for extended assignments.

This position is ideal for an experienced NICU RN comfortable with advanced neonatal care and ventilator management, seeking a 13-week long-term assignment in New York.