Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Dayton, OH
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel CVICU RN in Dayton, Ohio — 13-week contract at a Level 1 Trauma Center. 1+ year CVICU/Cardiac ICU experience, BLS/ACLS, EPIC required.

Join a dynamic CVICU team in Dayton, Ohio (zip code 45409) as a Travel Registered Nurse caring for critically ill cardiac patients in a state-of-the-art Level 1 Trauma Center. Dayton offers a vibrant arts scene, beautiful parks, and a welcoming community — an excellent location for your next travel nurse assignment.

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel Nurse / CVICU RN (Cardiac ICU RN)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800 – $1,890
• Location: Dayton, Ohio (45409)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shifts, 4x12-hour (19:00 – 07:30); 36 or 48 hours/week available
• Unit: Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), 36 beds
• Start Date: April 13, 2026
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Orientation: 28 hours
• Scrubs: Navy Blue

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of dedicated CVICU/Cardiac ICU experience required (critical care RN experience)
• Level 1 Trauma experience preferred
• Active RN license (any state); Ohio license not required at signing
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS required
• Must pass an online EKG telemetry competency assessment prior to start
• EPIC charting experience required
• Hands-on experience with A-lines, mechanical ventilation, vasoactive drips, sheaths, dialysis, and arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)
• Previous travel nurse experience preferred, but first-time travelers welcome

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to adult and geriatric cardiac patients as a CVICU Registered Nurse
• Monitor and manage acute cardiac conditions: STEMI/NSTEMI, CHF/heart failure, cardiogenic shock, AFib, chest pain, DVT, cardiac arrest, and sepsis
• Caring for post-op open heart recovery patients, including valve replacement/repair, aneurysm repair, and ARDS proning
• Manage specialized cardiac and critical care equipment: chest tubes, temporary pacers, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), ECMO, Impella, EKOS, and advanced ventilator management
• Administer and titrate vasoactive drips and manage invasive lines and monitoring devices
• Float to other units within the hospital system (main, south, and north campuses) as needed
• Work every other weekend/holiday as scheduled and participate in interdisciplinary rounds
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and case management
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using EPIC electronic health records

Apply now to join this Level 1 Trauma Center as a CVICU Travel Nurse in Dayton, OH. Submit your resume or contact our recruiter for more details and next steps — join our healthcare team today!

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