Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical (Night), Dayton, Ohio
Contract: 13-week travel contract (winter contract option of 13- or 18-week contracts)
Employment type: Travel/Contract
Schedule: Night shift, 4x12-hour shifts, 19:00-07:30; 36 or 48 hours per week (job data lists 48 hours per week)
Patient ratio: Targeted 1:6
Unit: 29-bed Medical Surgical unit
Unit Focus
Concentrates on gynecology, oncology, and urogynecology (TVT, cystoscopy, and A&P repair)
Also cares for general medical-surgical diagnoses, including behavioral health patients not eligible for the behavioral health unit, and hematology (sickle cell)
Team nursing model may be used, where RNs, LPNs, and PCTs partner to care for a group of patients. Nurses may work in team or primary nursing depending on unit needs.
Required Qualifications
Valid RN license in Ohio
Med Surg / Telemetry experience (1.5 years)
Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or RQI
BLS issued by American Heart Association or RQI
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Experience with Epic
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a level 1 or 2 facility
Travel experience
Floating and Scheduling
Traveler is first to float, at the facility's discretion. The traveler floats in and out of specialty clusters and may be assigned a medically appropriate assignment or support the nursing team of the unit floated to.
May float to the main campus, a south campus (less than 10 miles from the main campus), and a north campus (less than 15 miles from the main campus).
Must be available to work every other weekend and every other holiday.
Facility may cancel 2 shifts due to low census per 13-week contract.
Either party may cancel the agreement with 2 weeks' notice without fee or fine.
Other Requirements
Navy blue scrubs
Return-to-office (RTO) requests must be submitted with the initial submittal. No RTO requests are added after the offer, and approval is at the manager's discretion.
Government-issued photo ID is required.
Facility
Miami Valley Hospital
3.4rating(109 reviews)
1 nurse recommends working with Miami Valley Hospital
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
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Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
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