Cardiac Stepdown/PCU RN
Dayton, OH
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Stepdown Cardiac Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Dayton, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Day (4 shifts of 12 hours each, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• Work in an Advanced Care Unit with typical patients including heart failure, chest pain rule out, NSTEMI, post-procedure patients, COPD exacerbation, drug/alcohol overdose and withdrawal.
• Competency required to manage IV drips such as heparin, nitroglycerin, amiodarone, Cardizem, insulin, etc.
• Targeted patient ratios: 1:5 to 1:6.
• Daily average census: 31 patients.
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Valid RN license in Ohio.
• Cardiac Stepdown experience totaling at least 1.5 years, with experience within the last year.
• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience.
• Experience working with a 1:5 staffing ratio, demonstrated in work history for Stepdown or PCU.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Current ACLS certification.
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health record system.

Floating & Scheduling Requirements

• Travelers will be the first to float at the employer’s discretion and may float in/out of specialty clusters. Assignments will be medically appropriate or support nursing care teams on floated units.
• Floating locations may include main campus and nearby campuses within 10-15 miles.
• Must be available to work every other weekend and holidays.
• Employer reserves the right to cancel up to 2 shifts during the 13-week contract due to low census and may cancel the agreement with 2 weeks’ notice without penalty.
• Travelers are not eligible for employee incentives.

Licensure & Certifications

• Current, valid Ohio RN license with primary source verification required.
• BLS and NIH Stroke certification required.
• ACLS certification preferred.
• Must complete Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam within 1 year prior to start or pass within 72 hours of contract signing (3 attempts allowed). Failure to pass results in assignment cancellation.
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM) but are not mandatory for this position unless specified.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required.
• I-9 and E-Verify completed prior to start.
• 7-year criminal background check required within 12 months prior to start, including SSN trace, national and county checks, and sex offender registry. No open or pending cases accepted.
• Drug screening: Negative 9 or 10 panel drug screen including marijuana panel within 12 months prior to start. Random drug screening may be required during orientation.
• Physical exam within 2 years indicating fitness to work and free of communicable diseases.
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, hepatitis B, and flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season.
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray required; annual TB questionnaire if past positive.
• Respiratory protection medical questionnaire and clearance required prior to orientation.
• Annual health questionnaire and candidate agreement must be completed prior to documentation due date.
• Skills checklist and medication/pharmacology competency exam must be current within 1-2 years.
• Two professional references required within 2 years of start; one must be a manager, supervisor, or charge nurse. Employment verification accepted if references are unavailable.
• Current resume/application required.

Additional Notes

• Overtime is paid after 48 hours worked.
• Request for time off (RTO) must be submitted with initial application; no RTO added after offer. Approval is at manager’s discretion.
• Floating assignments and shift cancellations are at employer’s discretion.
• Nurses will be fitted for N95 masks unless PAPR is needed/offered.

This position is ideal for a Stepdown/Progressive Care RN with solid experience in telemetry patient care, EPIC proficiency, and flexibility to float across nearby campuses. Prior travel experience is a plus.