CVICU Registered Nurse
Dayton, OH
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,727/weekOverview
- Start Date04/06/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - CVICU
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Description
- Shifts available: 36 or 48 hours
- Targeted patient ratio: 1:2 in a 36-bed unit
- Unit involves working with telemetry, drips, and ventilators
- Navy blue scrubs required
- Floating may be required to other nearby campuses within 15 miles
- Must be available to work every other weekend and holidays
- First-time travelers are welcome
- Overtime paid after 48 hours on 48-hour contracts
Required Experience & Skills
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
- Minimum 1 year of CVICU experience within the last year
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Experience with arterial lines (A-Lines), sheaths, and drawing arterial blood gases (ABGs)
- Must be able to read and interpret EKG strips
- Experience with Epic electronic health record system
- BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)
Required Certifications & Licenses
- (Section removed as all certification/license requirements are integrated above)
Additional Requirements
- (Section removed as all relevant requirements are integrated above)
Notes
- The agency reserves the right to cancel shifts or contracts with notice
- Travelers are not eligible for employee incentives
- Floating assignments will be medically appropriate and at the discretion of management
- Request for time off (RTO) must be submitted with initial application; no RTO added after offer
Summary
This is a travel Registered Nurse position in a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit requiring at least 1 year of CVICU experience, strong critical care skills, and EPIC experience. The role involves working 36 or 48-hour shifts with a 1:2 patient ratio, floating to nearby campuses, and requires multiple certifications and competency exams. Prior travel experience is preferred but not mandatory.
Employer
PRIDE Health
49 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
Pros
Very personable, kind and understanding. I am enjoying developing a relationship overtime. Looking forward to working with her in the near future. Pride Health is fortunate and lucky to have staff like Reetika & Priyanka on their team.
Cons
Sometimes the reception went in and out, so it's hard to talk over the phone.
Recommends working with PRIDE Health
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Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Dayton, OH
As a Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse in Dayton, OH here's what you should know:- Dayton's cost of living is 16% lower than the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, making it an affordable place to live.
- Average summer highs are around 85°F and winter lows around 20°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Dayton, with options available in various neighborhoods.
- Dayton is car-friendly with easy access to highways.
- Public transportation is available but not as extensive as in larger cities.
- Dayton has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities and hospitals.
- Dayton offers a vibrant food scene with independent eateries and a local craft brew scene.
- There are also unique shops, live music venues, and opportunities for world-class performing arts.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can explore aviation history at multiple museums and parks, including the Wright Brothers National Museum and the National Museum of the U.S.
- Air Force.
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