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

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
• Work involves 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
• Travel experience preferred but not required; first-time travelers are welcome
• OT paid after 48 hours on 48-hour shifts

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1 year of dedicated CVICU experience required
• Level 1 Trauma experience preferred
• Must be able to read and interpret EKG strips
• Experience with arterial lines, ventilators, drips, sheaths, dialysis, and drawing ABGs
• EPIC electronic health record experience required
• Pass an online EKG telemetry competency assessment before starting

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current Ohio RN license (primary source verification required)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification (updated annually)
• Must be able to pass Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam within 1 year or complete remediation/testing after contract signing

Additional Requirements

• Physical exam within 2 years indicating fitness for duty
• Negative drug screen (9 or 10 panel including marijuana) within 12 months
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption
• Medical questionnaire for respiratory protection and respirator fit testing as required
• Two professional references within 2 years (one must be a manager/supervisor/charge nurse) or employment verification if references unavailable
• Skills checklist updated within 1 year
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency within 2 years

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• CVICU experience (minimum 1 year), with experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)
• State License 1 Verification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with arterial lines (A-Lines)
• Experience with ventilators
• Experience managing sheaths
• Dialysis experience
• Experience drawing arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Notes

• Ohio RN license does not need to be in hand at time of signing
• Agency reserves the right to cancel shifts or contract with notice
• Travelers are not eligible for employee incentives
• Request for time off (RTO) must be submitted with initial application; no additions after offer

Summary

This is a travel contract Registered Nurse position in a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) 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, includes floating responsibilities, and requires multiple certifications and background checks. Prior travel experience is preferred but not mandatory.