Cardiac Stepdown RN
Dayton, OH
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse - Stepdown Cardiac

Location: Dayton, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with Stepdown (SD) or Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience. ICU experience does not count toward SD/PCU experience requirement. Targeted patient ratios are 1:5-6.

Required Experience

• Minimum 1.5 years nursing experience
• Must have Stepdown or PCU experience with demonstrated 1:5 patient ratio experience in work history
• Some level 1 or 2 experience preferred
• Travel experience preferred but not required

Required Skills & Competencies

• EPIC experience
• Ability to pass an online EKG telemetry competency assessment before starting
• BLS and NIH Stroke certification required; ACLS preferred (must be able to read and interpret EKG strips)
• IV start skills
• Ability to float to other specialty clusters as needed
• Must be available to work every other weekend and holidays
• Fit testing for N95 respirator prior to working on the unit (PAPR offered if needed)

Unit Details

• Advanced Care Unit typical patients: heart failure, chest pain rule out, NSTEMI, post-procedure, COPD exacerbation, drug/alcohol overdose and withdrawal
• Competency in running IV drips such as heparin, nitroglycerin, amiodarone, Cardizem, insulin, etc.
• Daily average census: 31 patients
• Navy blue scrubs required

Scheduling & Other Requirements

• Floating assignments may include nearby campuses within 10-15 miles
• Employer reserves the right to cancel shifts or contract with notice
• Travelers are not eligible for employee incentives

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Cardiac Stepdown nursing experience of at least 1.5 years, including experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• IV start experience
• Competency in running IV drips such as heparin, nitroglycerin, amiodarone, Cardizem, and insulin
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Additional Notes

• ICU experience does not fulfill Stepdown/PCU experience requirement
• Must demonstrate 1:5 patient ratio experience in Stepdown or PCU in application to be considered
• Floating assignments are at employer discretion and will be medically appropriate
• Travel experience is preferred but not mandatory

This position requires a highly skilled RN with specific Stepdown/PCU experience, strong clinical competencies, and flexibility to float between units.