ICU Registered Nurse
Elmira, New York
Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Registered Nurse ICU - New York, Elmira

Job Details

• Specialty: RN Critical Care
• Unit: 20-bed ICU caring for cardiac, neurology, and respiratory patients
• Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (Night Shift)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (Long-Term Assignment)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, with at least some ICU experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Health & Safety Requirements

• COVID-19 Vaccine: Optional; proof of vaccination or agency declination accepted
• MMR: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required; titers must show results for measles, mumps, and rubella individually
• Varicella: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required
• Hepatitis B: Positive antibody titer, 3 vaccine series, or facility-specific declination form required
• TB Testing: Must have one of the following within required timeframes:

  • Two PPD skin tests (one within 12 months, one within 3 months) OR
  • One Quantiferon/Spot test within 12 months
  • For past positive TB tests, chest X-ray within 12 months may be required
• Tdap: Preferred but not required; if no record, facility-specific declination form needed
• Fit Test: Must be completed prior to start and within the last 12 months; facility provides specific approved mask types and on-site fit testing if needed
• Physical/Health Statement: Within last 12 months; must include physician credentials, vitals, height, weight, Snellen eye chart, and statement of clearance without restrictions
• Drug Screen: 9+ panel drug screen within 30 days of start, covering a comprehensive list of substances

Documentation & Onboarding Requirements

• State License Verification: Required for submission
• Resume: Must include all employment and gaps for last 7 years, education history with degree titles and graduation dates, and locations for all assignments
• Professional References: Two required—one supervisor reference from last 12 months and one supervisor or peer reference from last 3 years
• Background Check: Must be run within 30 days of start, including SSN address trace, county and national criminal checks, and FACIS 3 check
• Core Competency Exam: Must score 80% or higher on nursing core competency exams
• Skills Checklist: Completed for the ICU unit and updated annually
• Color Headshot: Recent, professional photo without filters or sunglasses
• Employment Verification: Verification of most recent employer required (agency counts as one employer)
• Job Description: Signed and dated copy required
• Health & Safety Forms: Includes TB questionnaire, drug/tobacco acknowledgment, and other facility-specific forms found in document library
• Additional Facility Forms: Code of conduct, personal information form, sexual harassment acknowledgment, parking registration, confirmation of assignment, self-study packet and quiz

Summary

This is a 13-week night shift ICU RN position in New York requiring critical care experience and multiple certifications including BLS, ACLS, and stroke training. The role involves caring for cardiac, neurology, and respiratory patients in a 20-bed ICU. Comprehensive health screenings, immunizations, and documentation are mandatory prior to and during the assignment. Prior travel experience is not required.