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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Telemetry

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

Job Description

• Med/surg telemetry nurse on a 22-bed unit
• Patient mix includes Cardiac, Respiratory, Surgical, and Mental Health cases

Required Qualifications

License

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for the state of New York
• State license verification must be completed within 30 days prior to start

Certifications

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS (American Heart Association)

Experience

• Specialty: RN Telemetry I
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1 year in telemetry nursing or med/surg telemetry setting (confirm with recruiter)
• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience

Health and Safety Requirements

• COVID-19 vaccine (optional, but proof or declination recommended)
• MMR: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required
• Varicella: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required
• Hepatitis B: Positive antibody titer, 3 vaccine series, or specific declination form required
• Influenza vaccine or declination form required (mask required if declined)
• Tdap preferred but not required (within last 10 years)
• TB test: Must have recent testing (PPD or Quantiferon) within last 12 months; follow-up chest x-ray if prior positive
• Fit test for approved respirator masks within last 12 months
• Physical/Health statement from an approved provider within last 12 months, including vitals and vision screening

Background and Screening

• Agency background check within 30 days of start, including criminal and address trace reports
• 9+ panel drug screen within 30 days of start

Additional Requirements

• Completion of skills checklist specific to the unit
• Passing score (80% or higher) on core competency exams for nursing
• Valid US driver’s license or state ID (not expired)
• Recent color headshot photo
• Employment verification and professional references required
• Signed job description and code of conduct acknowledgment
• Completion of required onboarding documentation and training packets

Summary

This is a 13-week long-term assignment for a Registered Nurse with telemetry experience in a med/surg setting. The role requires current RN licensure in New York, BLS and ACLS certifications, and compliance with a comprehensive set of health, background, and competency requirements. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required. The position involves caring for a diverse patient population including cardiac, respiratory, surgical, and mental health patients on a telemetry unit.