Step-Down RN
Dayton, OH
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a high-acuity Step-Down Unit position requiring Epic and ventilator experience, with a minimum of 2 years in a large hospital setting.

Details

• High-acuity, fast-paced Step-Down Unit in a large hospital setting
• Patient population includes DKA, GI bleed, COPD, pneumonia, stroke, sepsis, and urology complications
• Targeted patient ratio is 1:4, with potential to reach 1:5-6
• Procedures and skills utilized include cardiac drip management, chest tube and drain management, ventilator/trach care, and IV starts
• Epic EMR experience required
• Night shift schedule: 4x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
• Every other weekend and holiday coverage required
• Travelers are first to float at the facility's discretion, within medically appropriate specialty clusters, including a high-risk respiratory/COVID unit
• Floating may include assignments across multiple campuses within the health system

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS and ACLS required; NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a large hospital setting; Level 1 trauma experience preferred, Level 2 accepted
• Epic EMR experience required
• Ventilator/trach experience required
• IV start proficiency required
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips required
• Must pass an online EKG telemetry competency assessment prior to starting the assignment
• Travel nursing experience preferred
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position

Additional Information

• Strong time management and critical thinking skills are essential for success in this role
• Responsibilities include monitoring cardiac rhythms, managing ventilators/trachs, administering cardiac drips, and caring for a diverse, high-acuity patient population
• N95 fit testing will be completed prior to working on the high-risk respiratory unit, with PAPR available if needed
• Navy blue scrubs required
• RTO must be submitted at the time of initial consideration — no RTO requests will be accepted after an offer is extended, and approval is at the manager's discretion
• 13-week contract with up to 3 shifts subject to cancellation due to low census