Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Elmira, New York
Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN Telemetry I)

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

Job Description

• Med/surg telemetry nurse role

Required Specialty Experience

• Registered Nurse with telemetry experience
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1+ year typical for RN Telemetry I roles

Certifications & Licenses Required

• BLS (AHA only) – Required for onboarding
• ACLS (AHA only) – Required for onboarding
• State Nursing License Verification – Must be completed within 30 days prior to start
• Driver’s License or State ID – Valid and current US ID required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• COVID-19 Vaccine: Optional; proof of vaccine or agency declination accepted
• MMR: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required; must provide documentation
• Varicella: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required; documentation required
• Hepatitis B: Positive antibody titer, 3 vaccine series, or facility-specific declination form required
• Influenza Vaccine: Required annually or facility-specific declination form (mask required if declined)
• Tdap: Preferred but not required; if no record, declination form needed
• TB Test: Annual requirement; acceptable tests include 2 skin PPDs (one within 12 months, one within 3 months), or 1 Quantiferon/Spot test within 12 months; follow-up may be required for past positives including chest x-ray
• Physical/Health Statement: Must be within last 12 months, including vitals and vision screening, with no restrictions

Testing & Competency

• Arnot Core Competency Exam: Must score 80% or higher on Core Comp I, II, and III for RNs
• Fit Test: Annual requirement; must be completed prior to start with approved mask models
• Agency Drug Screen: 9+ panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Background Check: Must be run within 30 days of start, including SSN trace, county and national criminal checks, FACIS 3 check

Documentation & Professional Requirements

• Resume: Complete employment and education history for last 7 years required
• Professional References: 2 references required (1 supervisor within last 12 months, 1 supervisor or peer within last 3 years)
• Employment Verification: Verification of most recent employer required
• Skills Checklist: Must be completed for the unit assigned and updated annually
• Job Description: Signed and dated acknowledgment required
• Color Headshot: Recent photo required
• Various Facility-Specific Forms: Including code of conduct, sexual harassment acknowledgement, parking registration, confirmation of assignment, self-study packet and quiz

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• All onboarding requirements must be met prior to start date
• Annual health and competency requirements must be maintained throughout assignment

This position is suitable for experienced telemetry RNs seeking a 13-week long-term assignment in New York with comprehensive credentialing and health compliance requirements.