Registered Nurse, Cardiac Step-Down
Dayton, OH
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Dayton, Ohio

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Dayton, Ohio
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Experience

• Cardiac experience required
• Must have experience with CABG and valve post-op
• Must have some 1:5 ratio experience in Step-Down (SD) or Progressive Care Unit (PCU); ICU experience does not count toward SD/PCU experience
• Must have CABG experience
• 1.5 years of experience preferred, with some level 1 or 2 experience preferred
• Prior travel experience preferred (not required)

Skills and Competencies

• EPIC experience required
• Must pass an online EKG telemetry competency assessment before starting
• BLS, ACLS, IV start, NIH & cardiac drip titration skills required; must be able to read and interpret cardiac strips
• Nurses will be fitted for N95 masks prior to working on the High-Risk Respiratory Unit (HRRU) unless PAPR is offered/needed
• Targeted patient ratios: 1:4-6

Floating and Scheduling

• Traveler will be first to float at employer's discretion; may float in/out of specialty clusters including high-risk respiratory unit/COVID
• Floating locations may include main campus and nearby campuses within 10-15 miles
• Must be available to work every other weekend and holidays
• Employer reserves the right to cancel shifts with notice (3 shifts for 13-week contracts)
• Travel nurses are not eligible for employer employee incentives

Unit Details

• 36-bed unit specializing in pre- and post-op open heart management including CABG, valve, mitral clip, TAVR, thoracotomy
• Lung cases including pneumothorax, hemothorax, chest tube, zephyr valve
• Advanced care cardiac patients with continuous telemetry
• Navy blue scrubs required

Certifications and Licenses Required

• Ohio RN license (primary source verification required)
• BLS (AHA only)
• ACLS (AHA only)
• NIH Stroke Certification (required within 12 months prior to start and updated annually)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM) but not specified as mandatory for this role

Competency Exams

• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required within 1 year of start or must complete within 72 hours of signing contract (3 attempts max, 80% passing score)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required within 2 years of start
• Unit-specific competency exam required within 2 years prior to start

Health and Background Requirements

• Physical exam within 2 years, indicating fitness to work and free of communicable diseases
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray; annual TB questionnaire if past positive TB
• Drug screening: Negative 9 or 10 panel drug screen within 12 months prior to documentation due date; must include marijuana panel; random drug screening during orientation week may be required
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• Respiratory safety clearance required within 1 year of start, renewed annually
• Background checks including 7-year criminal background check, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG required
• Fingerprinting not required unless working with infants, children, elderly, pharmacy techs, or pain management clinics

Documentation Required

• Current resume/application
• Two professional references within 2 years (one must be a manager/supervisor/charge RN) or employment verification if references unavailable
• Skills checklist updated within 1 year prior to documentation due date
• Various accounting and facility-specific documents including I-9, government-issued photo ID, E-Verify, candidate agreement, and health questionnaires

This position is ideal for RNs with cardiac and CABG experience who have worked in step-down or progressive care units and are comfortable with floating and working in a fast-paced cardiac care environment. Prior travel experience is preferred but not mandatory.