Cardiac Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Dayton, OH
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Dayton, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with cardiac experience for a travel/contract role. The position requires working 36 or 48-hour shifts, with overtime paid after 48 hours on the longer shift.

Specialty & Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Cardiac experience required
• Must have experience working in Step-Down (SD) or Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with a 1:5 patient ratio documented in work history (ICU experience does NOT count toward SD/PCU experience)
• Preferred: 1.5 years of experience at level 1 or 2
• Prior travel experience preferred (not strictly required)

Patient Ratios & Nursing Model

• Targeted patient ratios: 1:4, can be up to 1:5-6
• Unit may use a team nursing model partnering RNs, LPNs, and PCTs to care for patient groups
• Nurses may function in team nursing or primary nursing depending on unit needs

Required Skills & Certifications

• EPIC electronic health record experience required
• Must pass an online EKG telemetry competency assessment before starting
• BLS and ACLS certification required; must be able to read and interpret EKG strips
• Experience with drawing arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Must be fitted for N95 respirator prior to working on the High-Risk Respiratory Unit (HRRU) unless PAPR is offered/needed

Floating & Scheduling Requirements

• Traveler will be first to float at Premier’s discretion, floating in/out of specialty clusters including high-risk respiratory/COVID units
• Floating may include main campus and nearby campuses within 15 miles
• Must be available to work every other weekend and holidays
• Employer reserves the right to cancel up to 2 shifts per 13-week contract due to low census
• Employer may cancel agreement with 2 weeks’ notice without fee or fine

Unit Details

• Work involves telemetry, drips, and drawing ABGs
• Cardiac procedures include cardiac catheterizations, ablations, pacers, ICDs
• Medications administered include Cardizem, Cardene, dobutamine, dopamine, heparin, nitro, and insulin drips
• Navy blue scrubs required

Documentation & Compliance Requirements

• Must pass a 7-year criminal background check and other standard background screenings
• Required certifications:

  • ACLS (AHA only)
  • BLS (AHA only)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (required within 12 months prior to start, updated annually)
• Competency exams required:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency within 2 years
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency within 1 year or must pass within 72 hours of contract signing (3 attempts max)
• Physical exam within 2 years indicating fitness to work and free of communicable diseases
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray (annual update if past positive)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• Drug screening within 12 months, including marijuana panel (medical marijuana use not accepted)
• Respiratory safety clearance within 1 year, renewed annually
• Must submit medical questionnaire for respiratory protection prior to orientation
• Two professional references required (one must be a manager/supervisor/charge RN) or employment verification if references unavailable
• Current resume/application required
• Skills checklist updated within 1 year and annually

Additional Notes

• Travel experience is preferred but not mandatory
• Floating assignments will be medically appropriate
• Travelers are not eligible for employee incentives
• Request for time off (RTO) must be submitted with initial application; no RTO added after offer

This position is ideal for RNs with cardiac and step-down/progressive care experience looking for a 13-week travel contract in Ohio with a reputable healthcare system.