Step Down RN
Dayton, OH
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Step Down/Telemetry position requiring EPIC experience and a stable chronic ventilator background.

Details

• Work in the Step Down/Telemetry unit of a hospital setting
• Care for cardiac, neurological, and stepdown patient populations including CVA and neuro stepdown cases
• Targeted patient ratios of 1:4, with potential for 1:5-6
• Day shift schedule, 4x12 hours from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• 36 or 48 hour weekly contract options available
• Requires floating within the hospital or to nearby Premier Health facilities based on census and skill set
• May float to main campus (Dayton), south campus (Centerville, less than 10 miles), or north campus (Englewood, less than 15 miles)
• Every other weekend and holiday work required
• EPIC EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• IV Start experience preferred
• Minimum 1.5 years of nursing experience required, with some Level 1 or 2 trauma experience preferred
• Trauma Level I and II experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Experience with stable chronic ventilator patients required
• Must pass an online EKG telemetry competency assessment prior to starting the assignment
• Experience with cardiac and vasoactive drip management preferred
• Skills in respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, tracheostomy care, and interpretation of ABGs
• Skilled in central line, PICC line, and peripheral line care/management
• Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Travel nursing experience preferred
• Candidates with any past license disciplinary action will not be accepted

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive stepdown-level nursing care including cardiac monitoring, respiratory support, and emergency response
• Manage patients on chronic ventilators as well as those requiring telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia management
• Participate in rapid response and code team activities as needed
• Facility reserves the right to cancel up to 2 shifts per 13-week contract due to low census
• Facility reserves the right to cancel the assignment with 2 weeks' notice
• Maximum of 14 days RTO allowed per contract, must be requested at time of submission with no additions after offer
• Local candidates within 50 miles are not accepted for this position
• Previous PERM/PRN staff or prior agency travelers not extended due to tenure must wait 6 months before reapplying, subject to facility rehire approval
• Up to 24 hours of orientation modules are billable
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply