CVICU Registered Nurse
Dayton, OH
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Dayton, Ohio
Specialty: Registered Nurse (CVICU)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Experience Required:

  • Minimum 1 year dedicated CVICU experience
  • Level 1 Trauma experience preferred
• License:

  • No Ohio license required to apply, but must obtain before contract start
• Schedule:

  • 36 or 48 hour shifts
  • Must work every other holiday (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
  • Must be available every other weekend/holiday
• Patient Ratios:

  • Targeted 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio on 36-bed units
• Unit:

  • CVICU with telemetry, drips, ventilators
  • Navy blue scrubs required
• Floating:

  • Floating may be required within the hospital system (within ~15 miles radius)
  • Floating assignments will be medically appropriate and support nursing care teams
• Overtime:

  • Paid after 48 hours on 48-hour contracts
• Travel Experience:

  • Preferred but not required; first-time travelers accepted
• Electronic Health Record:

  • EPIC experience required

Required Certifications & Competencies

• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (must be able to read and interpret EKG strips)
• Pass an online EKG tele competency assessment before starting
• Experience with arterial lines, ventilators, drips, sheaths, dialysis, and drawing ABGs
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam: must pass within 1 year or complete within 72 hours of contract signing (3 attempts max)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam within 2 years
• Other certifications as applicable (see below)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid government-issued photo ID
• I-9 and E-Verify attestation forms
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Education verification (Primary source for RN licensure)
• Physical exam within 2 years indicating fitness to work
• Drug screening (9 or 10 panel) within 12 months, including marijuana panel (medical marijuana use not accepted)
• Immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • TB test or chest X-ray (annual questionnaire if past positive)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (titer or 2 vaccines preferred)
  • Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines preferred)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series, immune titer, or declination
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (seasonal requirement)
• Respiratory safety clearance within 1 year
• References: 2 professional references within 2 years (1 must be manager/supervisor/charge RN)
• Current resume/application
• Skills checklist updated within 1 year
• State license primary source verification (Ohio license required before start)
• NURSYS verification for RN licensure
• NIH Stroke Certification (required within 12 months prior to start and updated annually)

Important Notes

• Premier Health reserves the right to cancel up to 2 shifts per 13-week contract due to low census
• Agreement may be canceled with 2 weeks' notice without penalty
• Travelers are not eligible for Premier Health employee incentives
• Orientation and Return to Offer (RTO) requests must be submitted with initial application; no RTO added after offer
• RTO approval is at manager’s discretion

Summary

This is a travel/contract Registered Nurse position in a Level 1 Trauma CVICU unit in Dayton, Ohio. The role requires at least 1 year of CVICU experience, EPIC proficiency, and multiple certifications including ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS. The contract is approximately 13 weeks with 36 or 48 hour shifts, including holiday and weekend work. Floating within the hospital system may be required. Comprehensive background checks, immunizations, and competency exams are mandatory prior to start. First-time travelers and those without an Ohio license can apply but must obtain licensure before starting.