Stepdown RN
Dayton, OH
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse - Step Down

Location: Dayton, Ohio Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 or 18 weeks (winter contract) Shift: Night, 19:00-07:30 (3x12 hours) Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week

Assignment Details

• Patient ratios: Targeted at 1:4, but can be up to 1:5-6.
• Floating: The traveler is first to float at the facility's discretion, within specialty clusters. Assignments will be medically appropriate or support the nursing care team of the unit floated to. Floating may include other campuses within 10-15 miles of the main campus.
• Weekends and holidays: Must be available to work every other weekend and every other holiday.
• Cancellation: The facility may cancel 2 shifts per 13-week contract due to low census. The agreement may be canceled with 2 weeks' notice without fee or fine.
• Return to Office (RTO): Requests must be submitted with the initial submittal. No RTO will be added after the offer, and approval is at the manager's discretion.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Stepdown experience of 1 year, with stepdown experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI)
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) certification, updated annually
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with stable chronic ventilators
• Experience with Epic

Pre-Start Requirements

• Background: 7-year criminal background check and HHS/OIG and EPLS/GSA/SAM checks.
• Health: Physical exam within 2 years, TB screening, measles/mumps/rubella/varicella immunity documentation, Hepatitis B vaccine series, titer, or declination, and flu vaccine or declination due by 11/13/2026.
• Drug screen: Negative 9 or 10 panel drug screen within 12 months, including a marijuana panel. Medical marijuana use is not accepted as justification for a positive result.
• Other: Respiratory protection clearance within 1 year, skills checklist within 1 year, current resume or application, and 2 professional references from within 2 years, at least one from a manager, supervisor, or charge RN.