Stepdown Cardiac RN
Dayton, Ohio
Miami Valley Hospital

Job Overview: Registered Nurse

Location: Dayton, Ohio
Facility: PHP Miami Valley Hospital (Premier Health Partners)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Contract Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week; overtime is paid after 48 hours.
• Patient Ratios: Targeted ratios are 1:5-6.
• Experience Required: Must have 1:5 ratio experience in Step Down (SD) or Progressive Care Unit (PCU). ICU experience does not count towards SD/PCU experience.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 1.5 years, with some level 1 or 2 experience preferred.
• Certifications:

  • EPIC experience
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred
  • Must pass an online EKG tele competency assessment before starting.
• Skills:

  • IV Start
  • Ability to read and interpret EKG strips.
• Floating Requirements:

  • Travelers will float at Premier's discretion and may be assigned to high-risk respiratory units, including COVID units.
  • Must be available to work every other weekend and holiday.

Unit Details

• Advanced Care Unit: Typical patients include those with heart failure, chest pain, NSTEMI, post-procedure patients, COPD exacerbation, and drug/ETOH overdose and withdrawal.
• Daily Average Census: 31 patients.
• Scrubs: Navy Blue.

Additional Information

• Documentation Required:

  • I-9 and E-Verify Attestation Form
  • Government Issued Photo ID
  • State License Verification
  • NURSYS Verification
  • Background Check
  • References (2 required, including 1 from a Manager/Supervisor)
  • Current resume/application
  • Skills checklist
  • Health documents (including TB test results, vaccinations, and physical exam)

• Drug Testing: Negative drug screen required within 12 months prior to documentation due date. All drug screens must include a marijuana panel.

• Flu Vaccination: Required for the current season or an approved exemption.

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals looking for travel opportunities in a dynamic environment with a focus on patient care in a progressive healthcare system.