Emergency Department RN
Elmira, New York
Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN Emergency Room (Night Shift)

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

Job Description

• Experienced night shift Emergency Department (ED) nurse needed
• ED has 48 treatment spaces
• Patient ratio: 1:5

Required Specialty Experience

• Registered Nurse (RN) in Emergency Room
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1+ year typical for ED travel roles (confirm with recruiter)

Certifications & Licenses Required

• BLS (American Heart Association only)
• PALS (American Heart Association only)
• ACLS (American Heart Association only)
• State Nursing License Verification (completed within 30 days prior to start)

Required Training & Competencies

• 8 hours of Stroke Training (including NHISS)
• Arnot Skills Checklist (unit-specific, updated annually)
• Arnot Core Competency Exam (must score 80% or higher)
• Fit Test (annual, specific approved mask models)
• Agency Background Check (within 30 days of start)
• Agency Drug Screen (within 30 days of start; marijuana testing NOT permitted)
• Arnot Epic Questionnaire (submission required)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• COVID-19 Vaccine (proof or agency declination)
• MMR (positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required)
• Hepatitis B (positive antibody titer, 3 vaccine series, or declination form)
• Influenza Vaccine (or declination with mask requirement)
• TB Test (annual requirement; specific testing protocols)
• Varicella (positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required)
• Tdap (preferred within last 10 years; declination form if not available)
• Physical/Health Statement (within last 12 months; must include vitals and physician approval)

Additional Requirements

• Valid US Driver’s License or State ID (not expired)
• Arnot Resume (accounting for all employment and education in last 7 years)
• Two Professional References (1 supervisor within last 12 months, 1 supervisor or peer within last 3 years)
• Employment Verification of most recent employer
• Various Arnot-specific forms and acknowledgements (Code of Conduct, Sexual Harassment Acknowledgement, Parking Registration, etc.)

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Notes

• This is a night shift position in a busy ED setting with a 1:5 patient ratio
• Compliance with all credentialing, health, and competency requirements is mandatory prior to start
• Fit testing and drug screening must be current and compliant with specified guidelines

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this RN Emergency Room travel assignment in Elmira, NY.