Stepdown Cardiac RN
Dayton, OH
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 4, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Stepdown Cardiac (Advanced Care Unit) position in Ohio, requiring SD/PCU experience with 1:5 ratio background and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Stepdown Cardiac / Advanced Care Unit within a hospital setting
• Typical patient population includes heart failure, chest pain rule-out, NSTEMI, post-procedure patients, COPD exacerbation, and drug/ETOH overdose and withdrawal
• Targeted patient ratios of 1:5–6
• RNs must be competent to run IV drips including heparin, nitroglycerin, amiodarone, Cardizem, insulin, and similar vasoactive/cardiac medications
• IV start skills required
• Daily average census of 31 patients
• Epic EMR experience required
• Day shift schedule: 4x12-hour shifts, 7:00–19:30
• Every other weekend and holiday coverage required
• Travelers are first to float at the health system's discretion, within medically appropriate specialty clusters
• Floating may include assignments across main campus (Dayton), south campus (Centerville, under 10 miles away), and north campus (Englewood, under 15 miles away)
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active OH or Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required; ACLS preferred
• Must be able to read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips
• Minimum 1.5 years of nursing experience
• SD or PCU experience with 1:5 ratio background required — ICU experience does not substitute for SD/PCU experience at this facility
• Epic EMR experience required
• Must pass an online EKG telemetry competency assessment prior to starting
• IV start proficiency required
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Level 1 or 2 trauma center experience preferred
• Travel nursing experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide nursing care to stepdown cardiac patients requiring telemetry monitoring and IV drip management
• Must demonstrate 1:5 ratio SD/PCU experience in work history for consideration — applications without this detail may be delayed or not reviewed
• Must be fitted for an N95 respirator prior to working on the HRRU unit unless a PAPR is offered or required
• RTO must be requested at the time of initial consideration; no RTO additions will be accepted after an offer is made — approval is at the manager's discretion
• Navy blue scrubs required