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

Travel Registered Nurse - Step Down Unit

Location: Dayton, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Targeted patient ratios: 1:4 (can be up to 1:5-6)
• Shift options: 36 or 48 hours (OT paid after 48 hours)
• Must have EPIC experience
• Must pass an online EKG telemetry competency assessment before starting
• Experience with stable chronic ventilators required
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Certification (IV Start preferred)
• Minimum 1.5 years nursing experience; some level 1 or 2 experience preferred
• Prior travel experience preferred (not required)
• Floating required: may float within specialty clusters or to medically appropriate assignments; must be available to float to nearby campuses (within 15 miles)
• Must be available to work every other weekend and holidays
• Employer reserves the right to cancel shifts or contract with notice

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum 1.5 years of Stepdown nursing experience, with Stepdown experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system

Additional Information

• Floating assignments may include multiple nearby campuses
• Travelers are not eligible for employee incentives
• Documentation such as I-9, government-issued photo ID, and E-Verify required prior to start
• Fingerprinting not required unless working in specific units (NICU, Pediatrics, Home Care, Hospice, Pain Management)
• Must complete medication/pharmacology competency exam within 2 years
• Color blindness testing required only for lab units
• CPI certification required if assigned to Emergency Department
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement required

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Registered Nurse in a Step Down unit in Dayton, Ohio. The role requires EPIC experience, competency in EKG telemetry, and experience with stable chronic ventilators. Candidates must hold an active Ohio RN license and maintain current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke certifications. Floating to other units and campuses is expected. Prior travel experience is preferred but not mandatory. Comprehensive background checks, immunizations, and health screenings are required.