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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN Step Down)

Location: Elmira, New York
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a Step Down unit with patient ratios:

  • 3:1 ratio in Step Down
  • 5:1 ratio on day shift
  • 7:1 ratio on night shift
• Responsibilities include:

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

Required Qualifications

• License: Valid RN license for New York
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) - AHA only
  • 8 hours of Stroke Training (including NHISS) required for certain units
• Skills & Competencies:

  • Completion of Arnot Skills Checklist for the unit
  • Passing Arnot Core Competency Exam (80% or higher)
• Health & Safety Requirements:

  • COVID-19 vaccine or agency declination
  • MMR immunity (positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series)
  • Fit Test within last 12 months (specific mask models required)
  • Hepatitis B immunity or declination form
  • Influenza vaccine or declination form (mask required if declined)
  • TB testing within last 12 months (PPD or Quantiferon)
  • Varicella immunity (positive titer or 2 vaccine series)
  • Tdap vaccine preferred (within last 10 years) or declination form
  • Physical/Health Statement within last 12 months
• Professional Requirements:

  • Valid US driver’s license or state ID (not expired)
  • Agency background check within 30 days (including criminal and FACIS checks)
  • Agency drug screen within 30 days (9+ panel)
  • Resume covering last 7 years of employment and education
  • Two professional references (one within last 12 months, one within last 3 years)
  • Employment verification and education verification as applicable
  • Completion of various Arnot-specific forms and acknowledgments (job description, code of conduct, sexual harassment, parking registration, etc.)

Experience

• Minimum years of experience in specialty: Not explicitly stated (assume standard RN Step Down experience)
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Additional Notes

• This is a travel assignment in a hospital step down unit with a focus on cardiac and stroke care.
• Emphasis on teamwork, communication, and patient safety.
• Compliance with all health screenings, vaccinations, and competency testing is mandatory prior to start.