Travel Contract

Step Down RN
Dayton, OH
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

$1,947/week
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Overview

  • Start Date11/16/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$1,947/week

Benefits

  • Weekly pay
  • Holiday Pay
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Cancelation protection
  • Referral bonus
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits

Qualifications

The employer will review your Vivian profile and compare it against the job qualifications listed below.
Required
    Work Experience
  • Registered Nurse (1 year)
    Other
  • Skills Checklist
  • Updated Resume

Description

Step Down RN

Overview

  • Travel/Contract role in Dayton, Ohio
  • 13-week assignment
  • Day shift: 4x12 hours, 7:00–19:30
  • 48 hours per week
  • Targeted patient ratios: 1:4–6
  • 36-bed unit

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in Ohio
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Stepdown (1 year of experience)
  • Stepdown experience within the last year
  • Experience working with Cardiac patients
  • Experience working with Post-Operative Open Heart patients
  • Experience with CABG and valve post-op care
  • Experience with cardiac drips and ability to read and interpret EKG strips
  • IV start skills
  • Experience with Epic
  • BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association or RQI
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association or RQI
  • NIH
  • Pass an online EKG tele competency assessment before starting
  • Current resume/application
  • 2 references from within 2 years of start, with 1 from a Manager/Supervisor/Charge RN

Preferred

  • 1.5 years of experience
  • Some level 1 or 2 experience
  • Travel experience

Unit Details

  • Pre- and post-op open heart management including CABG, valve, mitral clip, and TAVR
  • Thoracotomy cases
  • Lung cases including pneumothorax, hemothorax, chest tube, and zephyr valve
  • Advanced care cardiac patients with continuous telemetry

Floating / Scheduling

  • First to float at discretion
  • May float in/out of specialty clusters
  • May be assigned medically appropriate support roles when floated
  • May float to high-risk respiratory unit/COVID
  • If assigned to Miami Valley Hospital, may also float to main campus, south campus, and north campus
  • Must be available every other weekend/holiday

Other Notes

  • N95 fitting required before working on the HRRU unit unless PAPR is offered/needed
  • Navy blue scrubs
  • RTO must be requested with initial submittal; no RTO added after offer
  • RTO approval is at manager discretion

Employer

PRIDE Health

3.9rating(110 reviews)

60 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health

Anonymous
Anonymous
SICU - Surgical Intensive Care (RN)
4.0rating

Pros

Agency and recruiter are communicative and reach out a good amount after getting you started. Paid weekly.

Cons

Sometimes slow to get concerns addressed in a timely manner. Also can be sometimes overbearing with getting you to agree to contracts.

Review of Sabrina Ahlawat on Oct 12, 2026

Recommends working with PRIDE Health

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About

PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.


Pride Health 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, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.


Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.


Fair Chance Employment

Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.


Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.


Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.


Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.

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About Dayton, OH

As a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Dayton, OH here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • 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.
Weather
  • Average summer highs are around 85°F and winter lows around 20°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Dayton, with options available in various neighborhoods.
Transportation
  • Dayton is car-friendly with easy access to highways.
  • Public transportation is available but not as extensive as in larger cities.
Demographics
  • 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.
Things to Do
  • 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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