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

Travel Cardiac Stepdown RN needed in Dayton, OH (45409) — 13-week contract; 12-hour day shifts; telemetry, ventilator, and advanced cardiac care experience required. Join a collaborative healthcare team and advance your nursing career in Ohio nursing jobs.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,860 – $1,960
• Location: Dayton, Ohio (zip 45409) — Dayton healthcare / Ohio nursing jobs
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: May 4, 2026
• Shift: 4x12-hour shifts per week (07:00 – 19:30)
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse, On-Site

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1.5 years recent Stepdown/PCU (progressive care unit) experience — ICU experience does not count
• Experience with 1:5 patient ratios in Stepdown/PCU or telemetry settings
• Registered Nurse (RN) license — any state RN license accepted; compact license accepted
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Must pass online EKG/telemetry competency assessment prior to start
• Ventilator experience required (trach, vents, BiPAP, high-flow oxygen)
• EPIC charting experience preferred
• Previous travel nurse experience preferred
• Ability to work every other weekend and holiday
• Must be fitted for N95 mask prior to working on HRRU unit (unless PAPR provided)

Core Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to adult and geriatric patients with complex cardiac and pulmonary diagnoses (COPD, CHF, pneumonia, sepsis, DKA, post-COVID)
• Manage cardiac drips, heparin drips, insulin drips, and advanced respiratory support
• Interpret and manage cardiac telemetry and dysrhythmias as a telemetry nurse / stepdown RN
• Perform central line care, chest tube management, wound care, and operate specialized equipment (Golvo lift, HoverMat, Hercules beds)
• Work within a team nursing model, collaborating with RNs, PCTs, respiratory therapists, pharmacy, radiology, and rapid response teams
• Float to units within the main campus and nearby campuses (Centerville, Englewood) as needed
• Follow isolation precautions, PPE protocols, and unit-specific safety procedures

Enjoy living and working in Dayton — a city with a vibrant arts scene, parks, and a welcoming community. Ideal for travel nurses seeking challenging clinical work and a supportive team environment.

Apply now to join our healthcare team. Click to submit your resume and confirm your availability for the May 4, 2026 start date. Join our team today and continue your professional growth in Ohio travel nursing!

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.