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Registered Nurse - CVICU

Location: Dayton, Ohio Contract Length: 18 weeks (a 13-week contract option is also available) Shift: Night, 4x12 hours (19:00 to 07:30), 48 hours per week Shift Options: 36-hour or 48-hour shifts available Unit Details: Works with telemetry, drips, and vents. Targeted patient ratio is 1:2, and units typically run 36 beds. Navy blue scrubs. Accepts First-Time Travelers: Yes

Requirements

Valid RN license in Ohio
Minimum of 1 year of CVICU experience, completed within the last year
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association or RQI
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association or RQI
NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) certification
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Post cardiac surgery experience, directly from the OR or not directly from the OR
Pre/post cardiac catheterization or intervention experience
Experience with Impella
Experience with Swan-Ganz catheters
Experience with thermodilution
Experience with arterial lines
Experience with ventilator management
Experience with sheaths
Experience with Epic

Contract and Scheduling Terms

Must be available to work every other weekend and holiday.
Traveler will be the first to float at the facility's discretion. Agency will float in and out of specialty clusters, and will be assigned a medically appropriate assignment or support the nursing care team of the unit floated to.
May float to other campuses within the system, up to 10 miles (south campus) and 15 miles (north campus) from the main campus.
The facility may cancel 2 shifts per 13-week contract due to low census.
The facility may cancel the agreement with 2 weeks' notice without fee or fine.

Application Process

Request return to organization (RTO) with the initial submittal. No RTO will be added after the offer, and approval is at the manager's discretion.
Submittal must include the application and a current Nursys report. Other certifications are not needed if they are listed on the application.

Facility

Miami Valley Hospital

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Short Term Acute Care
849 beds

ADDRESSOne Wyoming StreetDayton, OH 45409

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About Dayton, OH

As a Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse in Dayton, OH here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Dayton's cost of living is 16% lower than the national average.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, making it an affordable place to live.

Weather

Average summer highs are around 85°F and winter lows around 20°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Dayton, with options available in various neighborhoods.

Transportation

Dayton is car-friendly with easy access to highways.
Public transportation is available but not as extensive as in larger cities.

Demographics

Dayton has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities and hospitals.

Things to Do

Dayton offers a vibrant food scene with independent eateries and a local craft brew scene.
There are also unique shops, live music venues, and opportunities for world-class performing arts.
Outdoor enthusiasts can explore aviation history at multiple museums and parks, including the Wright Brothers National Museum and the National Museum of the U.S.
Air Force.

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