Step Down Registered Nurse
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

• Patient care in Step Down unit
• Tasks include ACLS, pushing, pulling, lifting, medication administration, assessments, and care plans
• Nurse-to-patient ratios:

  • Step Down: 3:1
  • Day shift: 5:1
  • Night shift: 7:1
• Emphasis on communication and teamwork

Required Qualifications

Licensure

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

Certifications

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS (American Heart Association)
• 8 Hours of Stroke Training (including NIHSS)
• Arnot Skills Checklist (unit-specific, updated annually)
• Arnot Core Competency Exam (must score 80% or higher)

Health & Safety Requirements

• COVID-19 Vaccine (proof or agency declination)
• MMR immunity (positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series)
• Hepatitis B immunity or declination form
• Influenza vaccine or declination form (mask required if declined)
• TB Test (within last 12 months, with follow-up if positive)
• Varicella immunity (positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series)
• Tdap vaccine or declination form (preferred within last 10 years)
• Fit Test for approved respirators (annual requirement)
• Agency Drug Screen (9+ panel)
• Physical/Health Statement (within last 12 months, no restrictions)

Professional Requirements

• Valid US Driver’s License or State ID (not expired)
• Agency Background Check (including national and county criminal checks)
• Arnot Resume (employment and education history for last 7 years)
• 2 Professional References (1 from last 12 months, 1 from last 3 years)
• Employment Verification (agency verifications required)
• Education Verification (RN degree verification required)
• Arnot Color Headshot (professional photo)
• Signed Arnot Job Description
• 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)

Experience

• Specialty: RN Step Down
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum RN experience required for Step Down unit (typically 1-2 years)
• No explicit mention of prior travel experience required

Additional Notes

• This is a long-term assignment with a 13-week contract length.
• The role requires strong clinical skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and adherence to strict credentialing and health requirements.
• Stroke training and competency testing are mandatory.
• Compliance with all health screenings and vaccinations is required prior to start.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this RN Step Down position.