Step-Down RN
Dayton, OH
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Dayton, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Targeted patient ratios: 1:4 (can be up to 1:5-6)
• Shift options: 36 or 48 hours per week
• Overtime paid after 48 hours for 48-hour contracts
• Must have EPIC experience
• Must pass an online EKG tele competency assessment before starting
• Experience with stable chronic ventilators required
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Certification (IV Start preferred)
• Minimum 1.5 years of nursing experience; some level 1 or 2 experience preferred
• Prior travel experience preferred (not strictly required)

Floating and Scheduling

• Traveler will be first to float at Premier's discretion within specialty clusters
• Floating may include main campus and nearby campuses within 15 miles
• Must be available to work every other weekend and holidays
• Employer reserves the right to cancel up to 2 shifts per 13-week contract due to low census
• Employer may cancel contract with 2 weeks' notice without fee or fine
• Travelers are not eligible for employee incentives

Required Certifications and Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only, required for all RNs except L&D
• NIH Stroke Certification - required within 12 months prior to start, updated annually (exceptions apply)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam - must pass within 1 year or within 72 hours of contract signing (3 attempts max)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam - within 2 years of start
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM)

Licensure and Verification

• Ohio nursing license required (primary source verification)
• NURSYS verification required
• Skills checklist required within 1 year prior to documentation due date and updated annually
• Current resume/application required
• 2 professional references required (1 must be Manager/Supervisor/Charge RN) or employment verification if references unavailable
• 1-year work history verification required only if references are not available

Background and Health Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check required within 12 months prior to documentation due date
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Fingerprinting required only for select units (NICU, Pediatrics, Home Care, Hospice, Pharmacy Techs, Pain Management Clinics)
• Physical exam within 2 years of start, indicating fitness to work and free of communicable diseases
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray required; annual TB questionnaire if past positive TB
• Required vaccinations or immunity documentation: Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (vaccination series, immune titer, or declination)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• Drug screening: Negative 9 or 10 panel drug screen within 12 months prior to documentation due date; must include marijuana panel
• Respiratory safety clearance required within 1 year of start and renewed annually

Additional Requirements

• Must pass online EKG tele competency assessment before starting
• Must complete medical questionnaire for respiratory protection prior to orientation
• Must submit required accounting and facility-specific documents (I9, government-issued photo ID, E-Verify, residency declaration if using compact license, candidate agreement, annual health questionnaire)
• Must be willing to float as assigned
• Must be available for every other weekend and holiday shifts

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1.5 years nursing experience in specialty (higher value from data)
• Prior travel experience preferred but not strictly required

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with EPIC experience, ventilator experience, and required certifications who is flexible with floating and weekend/holiday availability.