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

CVICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Dayton, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift Options: 36 or 48 hours per shift available
• Typical Shift: Night shift, 4 shifts of 12 hours (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Patient Ratio: Targeted 1:2 ratio on 36-bed units
• Unit Focus: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) with telemetry, drips, and ventilators
• Scrubs: Navy blue required
• Floating: May float within specialty clusters or to nearby campuses within 15 miles
• Weekend/Holiday: Must be available to work every other weekend and holidays
• First-time travelers accepted; Ohio nursing license not required at time of signing

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1 year of dedicated CVICU experience required
• Level 1 Trauma experience preferred
• Experience with arterial lines, ventilators, drips, sheaths, dialysis, and drawing arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• EPIC electronic health record experience required
• Ability to read and interpret EKG strips; must pass an online EKG telemetry competency assessment before starting
• BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required
• Travel experience preferred but not mandatory

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license (Ohio licensure primary source verification required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA certification preferred
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA certification required
• NIH Stroke Scale certification (updated within 12 months prior to start)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (must be passed within 1 year or completed within 72 hours of contract signing)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• E-Verify compliance required prior to start
• 7-year criminal background check including SSN trace, national and state checks, and sex offender registry
• Drug screening: Negative 9 or 10 panel drug screen including marijuana panel within 12 months prior to documentation due date; lab work must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing
• Physical exam within 2 years indicating fitness for duty and free of communicable diseases
• Annual health questionnaire and medical clearance for respiratory protection
• Proof of immunizations or immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (vaccination series, immune titer, or declination)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• References: Two professional references within 2 years, including one manager/supervisor or charge nurse
• Current resume or employment application required
• Skills checklist updated within 1 year prior to documentation due date

Additional Notes

• Overtime paid after 48 hours on 48-hour shifts
• Employer reserves the right to cancel up to 2 shifts per 13-week contract due to low census, with 2 weeks’ notice and no penalty
• Travelers are not eligible for employee incentives
• No additional certifications such as PALS, NRP, or TNCC required for this unit
• Fingerprinting not required for this assignment
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required within 2 years prior to start

This position is ideal for experienced CVICU RNs seeking a travel contract with flexible shift options and exposure to a Level 1 Trauma center environment.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of CVICU experience within the last year
• Minimum 1 year experience with arterial lines (A-Lines)
• Experience with sheaths
• Experience with dialysis
• Experience drawing arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification