Registered Nurse - Step Down Unit
Elmira, New York
Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN Step Down)

Location: Elmira, New York
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a Step Down unit with patient ratios:

  • Step Down: 3:1
  • Day Shift: 5:1
  • Night Shift: 7:1
• Team nursing model with ratios:

  • Day Shift: 8:2
  • Night Shift: 10:2
• Responsibilities include:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • Pushing, pulling, lifting
  • Medication administration
  • Patient assessments and care plans
  • Effective communication and teamwork

Required Qualifications

Licensure

• Valid New York State RN license (State License Verification required)

Certifications (must be current and valid)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• 8 Hours of Stroke Training (including NIHSS)
• Fit Test (within last 12 months)
• Agency Drug Screen (9+ panel, within 30 days of start)
• Agency Background Check (within 30 days of start)

Health and Immunizations

• COVID-19 Vaccine (proof or agency declination)
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - positive titer or 2 vaccine series
• Hepatitis B - positive antibody titer, 3 vaccine series, or declination form
• Influenza Vaccine or declination form (mask required if declined)
• TB Test (annual requirement with specific testing protocols)
• Varicella - positive titer or 2 vaccine series
• Tdap (preferred, not required; declination form if no record)
• Physical/Health Statement (within last 12 months)

Professional Requirements

• Arnot Skills Checklist (unit-specific, updated annually)
• Arnot Core Competency Exam (must score 80% or higher)
• Driver’s License or State ID (valid, unexpired)
• Arnot Resume (employment and education history)
• 2 Professional References (1 from last 12 months, 1 from last 3 years)
• Employment Verification (agency verification required)
• Education Verification (initial nursing degree verification)
• Arnot Job Description signed and dated
• Arnot Health Personal Information Form
• Arnot Health Code of Conduct
• Arnot Confirmation of Assignment Form
• Arnot Self Study Packet Documentation and Quiz
• Arnot Sexual Harassment Acknowledgement
• Arnot Parking Registration Form
• 7 Instant Background Checks (manual upload required)
• AH Drug Tobacco Acknowledgement
• Arnot Epic Questionnaire (submission required)
• TB Questionnaire Form (annual requirement)
• Arnot Color Headshot (professional photo required)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: RN Step Down
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum RN experience appropriate for Step Down unit (typically 1-2 years in specialty recommended)
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Additional Notes

• This is a long-term assignment with a 13-week contract length.
• Team nursing and communication skills are emphasized.
• Compliance with all credentialing, immunization, and testing requirements is mandatory prior to start.
• Annual and ongoing requirements must be maintained throughout the assignment.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs comfortable working in a Step Down unit with a focus on critical care skills and teamwork.