Operating Room RN
Elmira, New York
Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Job Opportunity: OR RN

Location: Elmira, New York
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Call Requirements:

• One weekday call every two weeks
• Weekend call rotation

Job Description

• Must be competent in Orthopedics, DaVinci robotic surgery, Neurosurgery, General Surgery, and Gynecology
• Open to 8 or 10 hour shifts

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York
• Minimum 1 year of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Valid Driver's License
• Competency in Orthopedics, DaVinci robotic surgery, Neurosurgery, and Gynecology
• Experience in Orthopedics, Neurology, and OB/GYN specialties

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

Skills and Competency

• Completion of unit-specific skills checklist, updated annually
• Core Competency Exam (Nursing Core Comp I, II, and III) with a minimum score of 80%, updated annually

Health and Immunizations

• COVID-19 vaccine (optional: proof of vaccine or agency declination)
• MMR: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required; if negative/equivocal, vaccination series must be completed within 30 days of start
• Varicella: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required; if negative/equivocal, vaccination series must be completed within 30 days of start
• Hepatitis B: Positive antibody titer, 3 vaccine series, or specific declination form required
• Tdap: Within last 10 years or specific declination form required
• TB Test: One of the following required and must be current within 12 months:

  • Two PPD skin tests (one within 12 months, one within 3 months)
  • One Quantiferon/Spot test within 12 months
  • For past positive TB tests, chest x-ray within 12 months may be required
• Fit Test: Must be completed within last 12 months prior to start; on-site fit testing available if needed
• Physical/Health Statement: Within past 12 months, must confirm employee passed physical with no restrictions, including height, weight, vitals, and vision test

Background and Screening

• Agency background check within 30 days of start, including:

  • SSN address trace for all counties lived/worked in last 7 years
  • FACIS 3 check
  • County and national criminal searches
• 7 Instant Background Checks (manual upload required)
• Drug Screen: 9+ panel excluding marijuana (amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, oxycodone, phencyclidine, methadone, methaqualone, propoxyphene, nitrites)

Documentation

• Valid US driver’s license or state ID (cannot be expired)
• Color headshot photo (JPEG, no filters, no sunglasses)
• Resume covering all employment and gaps for last 7 years, with education details
• Two professional references:

  • One supervisor reference from last 12 months
  • One supervisor or peer reference from last 3 years
• Verification of most recent employer (agency verification accepted)
• Signed and dated job description
• Completion of various required forms and acknowledgements found in the document library, including:

  • Health personal information form
  • Code of conduct
  • Confirmation of assignment form
  • Self-study packet and quiz
  • Sexual harassment acknowledgement
  • Parking registration form
  • AH Drug Tobacco Acknowledgement
  • TB Questionnaire Form (specific to facility)
  • Education mission statement (for initial assignments)

Additional Notes

• Must maintain all certifications and immunizations current throughout the assignment
• Fit testing includes specific approved mask models; traveler must notify if fit test is needed on-site
• Physical must be performed by MD, DO, NP, PA, or DC and include specific clinical details
• Call requirements include weekday and weekend rotations as specified

This position is ideal for experienced OR RNs comfortable with multiple surgical specialties and able to meet comprehensive onboarding and compliance requirements.