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

• Patient care in a step-down unit with ratios:

  • Step down: 3:1
  • Day shift: 5:1
  • Night shift: 7:1
• Responsibilities include:

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

Required Qualifications

Licensure

• Valid New York RN license (State License Verification required within 30 days prior to start)

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• 8 hours of Stroke Training (including NIHSS) required for permanent staff; travelers should be prepared for stroke training as needed

Experience

• Specialty: RN Step Down
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for step-down nursing roles (no conflicting data)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention)

Competency and Skills

• Must complete Arnot Skills Checklist for the unit
• Must pass Arnot Core Competency Exam (score 80% or higher)

Health and Safety Requirements

• COVID-19 Vaccine or agency declination
• MMR: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required
• Hepatitis B: Positive antibody titer, 3 vaccine series, or specific declination form required
• Influenza Vaccine or specific declination form (mask required if declined)
• Varicella: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required
• Tdap: Preferred but not required; declination form if no record
• TB Test: Must have one of the following within last 12 months:

  • 2 skin PPDs (1 within 12 months, 1 within 3 months) or
  • 1 Quantiferon/Spot test within 12 months
  • For past positives, chest x-ray within 12 months required
• Fit Test: Annual requirement for approved mask models; on-site fit testing available

Additional Requirements

• Physical/Health Statement within last 12 months, including vitals and vision test
• Valid US Driver’s License or State ID (not expired)
• Agency Background Check within 30 days of start (includes multiple county and national checks)
• Agency Drug Screen within 30 days of start (9+ panel)
• Employment and education verification covering last 7 years
• Professional references:

  • 1 supervisor reference from last 12 months
  • 1 supervisor or peer reference from last 3 years
• Signed job description and various facility-specific forms and acknowledgments

Summary

This is a travel RN position in a step-down unit requiring strong clinical skills in cardiac and stroke care, medication administration, and patient assessments. The role demands current RN licensure in New York, BLS and ACLS certifications, and compliance with extensive health and safety vaccination and testing protocols. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks.