Cardiac Step Down Registered Nurse
Dayton, OH
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Travel Registered Nurse – Step Down Unit

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

Unit & Patient Population

• 36-bed Step Down unit specializing in pre- and post-op open heart management including CABG, valve, mitral clip, TAVR, thoracotomy, and advanced cardiac care with continuous telemetry.
• Also manages lung cases such as pneumothorax, hemothorax, chest tubes, and zephyr valve patients.
• Targeted patient ratios range from 1:4 to 1:6.
• Navy blue scrubs required.

Schedule

• Night shift: 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM).
• Must be available to work every other weekend and holidays.

Required Experience & Skills

Certifications & Competencies

Additional Requirements

Documentation & Onboarding

Important Notes

• Overtime for shifts over 48 hours is billed at 48 hours.
• The employer reserves the right to cancel shifts or contracts with notice and without penalty.
• Travelers are not eligible for employee incentives.
• Requesting Return to Office (RTO) must be done with initial submittal; no RTO requests accepted after offer.

This position is ideal for a cardiac step-down nurse with solid SD/PCU experience, strong cardiac skills, and EPIC proficiency seeking a travel contract in Ohio.

Required Experience & Skills

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1.5 years of cardiac Step Down experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Experience with CABG and valve post-op patients
• Experience with cardiac drip titration
• Experience working with Epic electronic health record system
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification