Step Down RN
Dayton, Ohio
Miami Valley Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Step Down Unit

Location: Dayton, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Cardiac experience required, specifically with CABG and valve post-op patients.
• Must have experience working in Step Down (SD) or Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with a 1:5 patient ratio documented in work history. ICU experience does not count toward SD/PCU experience.
• EPIC electronic health record experience required.
• Targeted patient ratios range from 1:4 to 1:6.
• Must pass an online EKG telemetry competency assessment before starting.
• Required certifications and skills include:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • IV start
  • NIH Stroke Certification
  • Cardiac drip titration and ability to read and interpret cardiac strips.
• Nurses will be fitted for N95 masks prior to working on the High-Risk Respiratory Unit (HRRU) unless PAPR is offered/needed.
• Preferred experience: 1.5 years with some level 1 or 2 acuity.
• Prior travel experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Floating assignments may include working in specialty clusters or high-risk respiratory/COVID units.
• Must be available to work every other weekend and holidays.
• The unit is a 36-bed Step Down unit managing pre- and post-op open heart patients (CABG, valve, mitral clip, TAVR, thoracotomy), lung cases (pneumothorax, hemothorax, chest tubes, zephyr valve), and advanced cardiac patients on continuous telemetry.
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience of 1.5 years
• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac strips
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Additional Information

• Floating assignments may include working on other campuses within a 10-15 mile radius.
• The employer reserves the right to cancel shifts or contracts with notice.
• Travel nurses are not eligible for employee incentives.
• Nurses will be fitted for N95 masks or PAPR as needed.
• Must be available for every other weekend and holiday shifts.
• Orientation and competency exams must be completed as required.
• Drug screening includes a 9 or 10 panel test including marijuana; medical marijuana use is not accepted.
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season.
• Fingerprinting is not required for this unit.
• Must comply with all health and safety documentation and credentialing requirements.

Summary

This travel Registered Nurse position in Ohio requires strong cardiac and Step Down unit experience, with specific skills in CABG and valve post-op care, telemetry, and EPIC documentation. Candidates must meet rigorous competency and certification requirements and be flexible to float to related units as needed. Prior travel experience is preferred. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks.