Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Dayton, OH
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Travel/Contract Registered Nurse (Stepdown Cardiac)

Location: Dayton, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with Stepdown (SD) or Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience. ICU experience does not count toward SD/PCU experience requirement. Targeted patient ratios are 1:5-6.

Required Experience

• Minimum 1.5 years of nursing experience
• Must have documented 1:5 ratio experience in SD or PCU (ICU experience does not count)
• Some level 1 or 2 experience preferred
• Travel experience preferred (not required)

Required Skills & Competencies

• EPIC electronic health record experience
• Ability to pass an online EKG telemetry competency assessment before starting
• BLS and NIH Stroke Certification required; ACLS preferred
• Ability to read and interpret EKG strips
• IV start skills
• Must be able to run IV drips such as heparin, nitroglycerin, amiodarone, Cardizem, insulin, etc.
• Must be fitted for N95 respirator prior to working on the HRRU unit (or PAPR if needed)

Floating & Scheduling

• Traveler will float at Premier’s discretion within specialty clusters
• Floating may include multiple campuses within 15 miles of main campus
• Must be available to work every other weekend and holidays
• Employer reserves the right to cancel up to 2 shifts per 13-week contract with notice

Unit Details

• Advanced Care Unit typical patients: heart failure, chest pain rule out, NSTEMI, post-procedure, COPD exacerbation, drug/alcohol overdose and withdrawal
• Daily average census: 31 patients
• Navy blue scrubs required

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Current Ohio RN license (primary source verification required)
• BLS (AHA only)
• NIH Stroke Certification (required within 12 months prior to start and updated annually)
• ACLS preferred (AHA only)
• Other certifications as applicable: PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM (depending on unit)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• 7-year criminal background check including SSN trace, national and county checks
• E-Verify and I-9 documentation
• Government-issued photo ID
• Physical exam within 2 years indicating fitness for duty
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray (annual update if past positive)
• Drug screening within 12 months (9 or 10 panel including marijuana) and lab work within 72 hours of contract signing
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season
• Respirator medical clearance and fit testing
• Skills checklist updated within 1 year
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam within 2 years
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam within 1 year or completed within 72 hours of contract signing (3 attempts max)
• References: 2 professional references within 2 years (1 must be manager/supervisor/charge RN) or employment verification if references unavailable

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is preferred but not required
• Traveler is first to float and may be assigned to various units as needed
• Travel nurses are not eligible for employee incentives
• Employer reserves the right to cancel agreement with 2 weeks’ notice without penalty

This position is ideal for RNs with solid Stepdown or PCU experience looking for a 13-week travel contract in Ohio with a reputable health system.