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

Registered Nurse - Stepdown Cardiac

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

Job Description

• This is a 48-hour contract position; overtime is paid after 48 hours.
• Applicants must have documented Stepdown (SD) or Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience with a 1:5 patient ratio in their work history. ICU experience does not count toward SD/PCU experience.
• Targeted patient ratios are 1:5 to 1:6.
• Typical patients include heart failure, chest pain rule out, NSTEMI, post-procedure patients, COPD exacerbation, drug/alcohol overdose and withdrawal.
• Nurses must be competent in running IV drips such as heparin, nitroglycerin, amiodarone, Cardizem, insulin, etc.
• Nurses will be fitted for N95 masks prior to working on the unit unless PAPR is offered/needed.
• Traveler will be the first to float at the employer’s discretion, floating within specialty clusters or to nearby campuses within 15 miles.
• Must be available to work every other weekend and holidays.
• The employer reserves the right to cancel shifts or the contract with notice.
• Travelers are not eligible for employee incentives.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum 1.5 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with PCU experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.
• State License 1 Verification.
• NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP).

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA certified.
• NIH Stroke Certification - must be current within 12 months.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required within 1 year or must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing.
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam within 2 years.
• Other unit-specific competency exams as required.

Additional Requirements

• Must submit a current resume/application.
• Two professional references required, including one manager/supervisor or charge nurse.
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG required.
• Physical exam within 2 years indicating fitness to work.
• Negative drug screen (9 or 10 panel including marijuana) within 12 months.
• Immunizations and health documents including TB test or chest x-ray, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B vaccination or declination, flu vaccination or approved exemption.
• Respiratory protection medical questionnaire and clearance required.
• Government-issued photo ID required.
• Education verification as applicable.

Work Environment

• Unit dress code: Navy blue scrubs.
• Floating may include multiple nearby campuses within 15 miles.
• Typical patient census: approximately 31 patients daily.

Notes

• Prior Stepdown/PCU experience is mandatory; ICU experience alone will not qualify.
• Travel experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Must be able to work every other weekend and holidays.
• Floating assignments will be medically appropriate and at employer discretion.

This position is ideal for RNs with Stepdown or Progressive Care Unit experience seeking a travel contract in Ohio with a focus on cardiac and telemetry patient care.