Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
Elmira, New York
Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Job Summary: RN Medical/Surgical (Long-Term Assignment)

Location: Elmira, New York
Shift: Day shift
Unit: Medical/Surgical, Telemetry, Stroke Unit
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) Medical/Surgical
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum standard for med/surg RN roles (typically 1-2 years)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention)

Certifications & Licenses Required

• BLS (AHA only) – Required for onboarding
• ACLS (AHA only) – Required for onboarding
• 8 Hours of Stroke Training – Required for onboarding (includes NIHSS training)
• State Nursing License Verification – Required for submission (verification within 30 days prior to start)
• Driver’s License or State ID – Valid, unexpired US license or ID required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• COVID-19 Vaccine – Optional; proof of vaccine or 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 or facility-specific declination form; mask required if declined
• TB Test – Must have recent TB testing (PPD or Quantiferon) within last 12 months; annual requirement
• Tdap – Preferred but not required; if no record, facility-specific declination form required
• Physical/Health Statement – Within last 12 months; must include physician credentials, vitals, and statement of no restrictions
• Fit Test – Must be completed prior to start; annual requirement for specific mask models

Professional Requirements

• Skills Checklist – Must be completed for the assigned unit and updated annually
• Core Competency Exam – Must score 80% or higher on nursing core competency exams
• Resume – Detailed employment and education history for last 7 years required for submission
• Professional References – Two references required: one supervisor from last 12 months, one supervisor or peer from last 3 years
• Employment Verification – Verification of most recent employer required
• Background Checks – Agency background check within 30 days of start, including national and county criminal searches, FACIS 3 check, SSN address trace, and multiple instant background checks
• Drug Screen – Must be completed within 30 days of start; marijuana testing prohibited per New York state regulations
• Color Headshot – Recent professional photo required
• Job Description – Signed and dated acknowledgment required
• Various Facility-Specific Forms and Acknowledgments – Including code of conduct, sexual harassment acknowledgment, parking registration, internal background check, confirmation of assignment, self-study packet and quiz

Additional Notes

• This is a Long-Term Assignment (LTA) position.
• The role involves working on medical/surgical, telemetry, and stroke units during the day shift.
• Compliance with all facility onboarding requirements and documentation is mandatory.
• Annual health and competency requirements must be maintained throughout the assignment.