Step-Down RN
Dayton, Ohio
Miami Valley Hospital

Step-Down Registered Nurse

Overview

• Travel/contract role in Dayton, Ohio
• Night shift: 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• 13-week contract
• High-acuity, fast-paced step-down unit

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Stepdown (2 years of experience)
• Stepdown experience within the last year
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• Ventilator/tracheostomy experience
• Cardiac monitor interpretation skills
• Chest tube and drain management
• Cardiac drip administration
• IV start capability
• Experience in a large hospital (minimum level 2 trauma center)
• Experience with Epic
• Ability to pass an online EKG tele competency assessment before starting
• Must be available to work at least every other holiday
• Must be available to work every other weekend/holiday
• Must have current Nursys report and application/resume submitted
• Government-issued photo ID
• E-Verify documentation
• 2 references from within the last 2 years, with at least 1 from a manager, supervisor, or charge RN
• Skills checklist within 1 year prior to documentation due date
• Current physical exam within 2 years of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray documentation
• Drug screen within 12 months prior to documentation due date
• Annual health questionnaire
• Candidate agreement
• Respiratory protection medical questionnaire and clearance
• RespSafety clearance within 1 year of start
• Background check and required federal exclusion checks

Preferred Qualifications

• NIH Stroke Certification
• Experience in a level 1 hospital preferred
• Travel experience preferred

Unit Details

• Target patient ratio: 1:4, with ratios up to 1:5–6
• Patient population includes DKA, GI bleed, COPD, pneumonia, stroke, sepsis, and urology complications
• Common clinical needs include cardiac monitoring, ventilator/trach care, chest tubes, drains, NIH stroke care, and cardiac drips

Scheduling and Assignment Notes

• Must be available for every other weekend and holiday
• RTO must be requested with the initial submission; no RTO added after offer
• Traveler may be floated at the facility’s discretion, including to medically appropriate support roles or other campuses within the system
• For a 48-hour contract, overtime is paid after 48 hours

Additional Notes

• N95 fitting is required before working on the unit unless PAPR is offered or needed
• Navy blue scrubs are required