Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Dayton, OH
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) in Dayton, OH (zip code 45409). This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the chance to deliver specialized cardiac care in a high-acuity telemetry unit. Dayton is a top destination for Ohio healthcare professionals, known for its vibrant arts, scenic parks, and welcoming community—making it an ideal location for travel nurses seeking rewarding healthcare jobs.

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Details

• Location: Dayton, Ohio 45409
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: January 5, 2026
• End Date: April 6, 2026
• Healthcare Setting: Cardiac Stepdown / Telemetry Unit (SE7 CARDIAC TELEMETRY UNIT CTU)
• Nursing Shift: 12-hour nights (19:00 – 07:30), 4 shifts per week
• Hours per Week: 36
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing Contract
• Patient Ratios: 1:5–6
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Minimum 1.5 years of recent Stepdown (SD) or Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN experience (ICU experience does not substitute)
• Active Registered Nurse license (any state or compact license accepted)
• EPIC charting experience required
• Must pass online EKG/telemetry competency assessment prior to start
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required; ACLS preferred
• Proficient in IV starts and management
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac strips
• Experience with 1:5 patient ratio in SD/PCU settings must be reflected in your application
• Travel nursing experience preferred
• Ability to work every other weekend and holiday as scheduled
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted); COVID-19 vaccine not required
• Must be fitted for N95 mask prior to working on HRRU unit (unless PAPR is needed)

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to cardiac stepdown patients, including those with heart failure, chest pain, NSTEMI, post-procedure, COPD exacerbation, and substance withdrawal
• Competently run and titrate IV drips (heparin, nitroglycerin, amiodarone, Cardizem, insulin, etc.)
• Interpret and manage cardiac telemetry and dysrhythmias
• Start and maintain IVs, manage feeding tubes, and provide advanced respiratory support (including HFNC)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including IV, respiratory, physical therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response
• Float to other hospital units as needed, supporting specialty clusters and providing medically appropriate care
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with all hospital policies and procedures
• Participate in orientation and complete required modules and assessments within specified timelines

Experience the best of Dayton, Ohio healthcare while advancing your nursing career in a supportive and innovative environment. Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your travel nursing journey!

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.