Registered Nurse – Step Down/Progressive Care Unit
Dayton, OH
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Stepdown Telemetry position requiring vent and Epic experience, night shifts, and prior SD/PCU experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital Stepdown unit caring for patients with telemetry needs
• Patient population includes COPD, CHF, pneumonia, flu, sepsis, DKA, and post-Covid cases
• Experience with vents, trach care, bipap, and high-oxygen requirements required
• Drips include insulin, heparin, Cardizem, and occasional other drips; no orally intubated patients
• Team nursing model in trial with two RNs and one PCT assigned per group of patients
• Target patient ratios are 1:4 but may reach up to 1:5-6
• Night shifts (4x12 hours), 19:00–07:30
• Floating required to main campus and nearby sites within 15 miles as needed
• Required to work every other weekend and holiday
• EMR system is Epic and experience is required
• Will work collaboratively with a team including another RN and a PCT under current team nursing trial
• Supportive environment with Respiratory Therapy available for complex cases
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Modules and orientation to be completed during onboarding
• Must request all desired RTO (up to 14 days) at time of submittal; no additional RTO will be granted after offer
• First-time travelers will be considered
• Holiday and weekend coverage is mandatory per schedule
• Some shifts may be canceled due to census at facility discretion

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required
• Minimum 1.5 years of recent Stepdown or PCU nursing experience required; ICU experience does not substitute
• Recent 1:5 ratio Stepdown or PCU nursing experience must be evident in work history
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Must have recent ventilator experience
• Experience with telemetry and the ability to read and interpret EKG strips required
• Must pass an online EKG tele competency assessment prior to start
• N95 fit testing required before working on HRRU unit unless PAPR is used
• Travel experience preferred
• No prior license action permitted
• Candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility; local RNs not accepted

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts