Step Down RN
Dayton, OH
Care Career
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU / Intermediate Care

Facility: Premier Health (MVH)
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Shift: Days | 4 × 12-hour shifts
Shift Timing: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Contract Hours: 48 hours per week
COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required
Flu Vaccine: Required (Medical/Religious Exemptions Only)

1. Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1.5–2 years of nursing experience; the job description specifies 1.5 years, while the qualification section lists 2 years.
• Previous travel experience preferred.
• Active RN license from any state or a compact license accepted at submission.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Current NIHSS certification.
• Epic charting experience required.
• Experience caring for patients on stable chronic ventilators.
• Must pass an online EKG/telemetry competency assessment before starting.
• IV-starting experience preferred.
• Charge experience preferred.
• Trauma Level I or II experience preferred.

Unit & Patient Details

• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Intermediate Care / Stepdown
• Unit Beds: 23
• Daily Census: Approximately 23 patients
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Target Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Maximum Patient Ratio: May increase to 1:5–6
• Charting System: Epic

3. Required Clinical Skills

Candidates should have experience in the following areas:

Respiratory Care

• Care of patients on stable chronic ventilators
• BiPAP/CPAP management
• High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC)
• Tracheostomy care and management
• Oxygen administration
• Chest tube management

Cardiac & Telemetry

• Cardiac telemetry monitoring
• EKG and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Management of cardiac dysrhythmias
• Cardiac drips and vasoactive drips
• Heparin and nitroglycerin drips
• Telemetry monitoring and response to changes in patient condition

Neurological & Intermediate Care

• Stroke/CVA care
• Neuro stepdown
• Rapid response and code team utilization
• General PCU, DOU, IMC, and stepdown nursing

Additional Nursing Skills

• Central line and PICC line management
• Port access and management
• Blood product administration
• IV insulin protocols and insulin drip titration
• Feeding tube management
• Wound care and wound VAC management
• Surgical drains
• Pre-/post-hemodialysis care
• Peritoneal dialysis management
• Procedural sedation administration and monitoring, where applicable
• PCA management
• Isolation precautions and PPE

 Patient Diagnoses

Experience caring for patients with the following conditions is relevant:

• COPD and CHF
• Acute kidney injury (AKI) and chronic renal failure
• Pneumonia
• COVID-19 and influenza
• Gastrointestinal bleeding
• Overdose and weakness
• Shortness of breath
• Cancer-related complications
• Cellulitis and DVT
• CVA/stroke
• Falls and failure to thrive

 Schedule & Contract Requirements

• Day shift: 7:00 AM–7:30 PM.
• 4 × 12-hour shifts.
• 36- or 48-hour contracts available.
• For a 48-hour contract, overtime is paid after 48 hours, according to the posting.
• Every other weekend and holiday availability required.
• For a 12-week contract, six weekend shifts are listed.
• Travelers may float to other units or nearby Premier Health facilities based on patient census and skill set.
• Travelers are typically first to float at the facility's discretion.
• Floating may include the main Dayton campus, Centerville South Campus, and Englewood North Campus.
• Maximum RTO: 14 days per contract.
• RTO and schedule requests must be included with the initial submission. No changes are negotiated after an offer.

Facility & Location Requirements

• Local travelers within 50 miles are not accepted for nursing positions.
• Candidates must be comfortable floating without restrictions or special requests.
• Any previous employment with Premier Health Partners must be disclosed, including facility, unit, and dates.
• Former permanent/PRN employees and certain previous agency travelers must wait six months before applying again.
• Rehire approval is required for eligible former employees.

Submission Requirements

Submit the following:

• Updated resume
• Completed application
• Current Nursys report
• Active RN license or compact license
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS credentials
• Confirmation of Epic experience
• Confirmation of stable chronic ventilator experience
• Available start date
• All requested RTO
• Schedule availability
• Disclosure of any license or background hits, with a personal statement if applicable
• Previous Premier Health employment details, if applicable

 Important Compliance Notes

• Lab work must be completed within 72 hours of signing.
• EKG/dysrhythmia exam must be completed within 72 hours of signing the contract.
• Candidates must pass the required online EKG/telemetry competency assessment.
• Up to 24 hours of orientation modules are billable.
• Premier Health may cancel up to two shifts for low census during the 13-week contract.
• The facility may cancel the agreement with two weeks' notice without a fee or fine.
• Travelers are not eligible for Premier Health employee incentives.

 Quick Screening Checklist

• At least 1.5–2 years of RN experience.
• Active RN license or compact license.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS.
• Epic experience.
• Stable chronic ventilator experience.
• PCU/Stepdown/Intermediate Care experience.
• Telemetry and EKG interpretation skills.
• Willingness to float to nearby campuses and other units.
• Availability for every other weekend and holidays.
• Candidate lives outside the 50-mile local exclusion radius.
• RTO and schedule requests disclosed at submission.
• Candidate is prepared to complete the EKG competency assessment and required lab work.