Travel Contract

Cardiac Stepdown RN
Dayton, OH
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,485/week
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Overview

  • Start Date11/30/2026
  • Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,485/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

Stepdown Cardiac Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Dayton, Ohio Contract length: 13 weeks (winter contract option of 13 or 18 weeks; 48-hour contracts also available) Shift: Night, 4x12 hours (19:00 to 07:30), 12 hours per day, 48 hours per week

Unit Details

  • Unit: Advanced Care Unit (stepdown/PCU-level care)
  • Typical patients: Heart failure, chest pain rule-out, NSTEMI, post-procedure patients, COPD exacerbation, drug/ETOH overdose and withdrawal
  • Daily average census: 31
  • Targeted patient ratio: 1:5-6
  • Uniform: Navy blue scrubs

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in Ohio
  • At least 1 year of cardiac stepdown experience, with stepdown experience within the last year
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIHSS certification
  • Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
  • IV insertion skills
  • Experience with cardiac drips (such as heparin, nitroglycerin, amiodarone, Cardizem, and insulin)
  • Ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips
  • PCU (Progressive Care Unit) experience
  • Experience with Epic

Scheduling and Contract Terms

  • Traveler is first to float at the facility's discretion and may float across specialty clusters to a medically appropriate assignment or to support the team of the unit floated to.
  • May be assigned to other campuses within 10 miles (south) and 15 miles (north) of the main campus.
  • Facility may cancel 2 shifts per 13-week contract due to low census.
  • Facility may cancel the agreement with 2 weeks' notice.
  • Random drug screen during orientation week; 2 dilute screens are allowed during onboarding, but 3 are a positive result.
  • RTO requests must be submitted with the initial submittal. No RTO can be added after the offer, and approval is at the manager's discretion.

Employer

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 Cardiac 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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