Location: Dayton, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (4x12 hours), 19:00 to 07:30
Hours: 12 hours per day, 48 hours per week
Schedule: No block schedule. 36- or 48-hour weeks accepted. No more than 7 days of RTO (time off) will be approved. Must be available to work every other weekend and holiday. No travel partners. Local candidates not accepted. Medical exemptions not accepted for the contract.
Unit Details
Mixed-acuity unit that takes advanced care level patients
Targeted patient ratio of 1:4, with ratios of up to 1:5-6 possible
Team nursing model may be used, in which RNs, LPNs, and PCTs share a patient group. Nurses may work in team or primary nursing depending on unit needs.
Floating
Traveler is first to float, at the facility's discretion.
Agency staff float in and out of the specialty cluster, to a medically appropriate assignment or to support the nursing team of the unit floated to.
Must float to all Stepdown/Advanced Care units.
If assigned to the main campus, may float to the main campus in Dayton, the south campus in Centerville (less than 10 miles from the main campus), or the north campus in Englewood (less than 15 miles from the main campus).
Requirements
Valid RN license in Ohio
2 years of stepdown experience, with stepdown 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
NIHSS
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Experience with advanced care level drips
Telemetry experience
Experience with Epic
Health, Background, and Compliance
Physical exam within 2 years of start, signed by an MD, DO, NP, PA, or RN
Negative TB test (PPD, Tspot, or Qgold) from any time in the past, or, if past positive, a clear chest x-ray and negative TB questionnaire updated annually
Negative 9- or 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, including a marijuana panel. Medical marijuana is not accepted as justification for a positive result.
Rubeola, mumps, rubella, and varicella: titer or 2 vaccines preferred; attestation of immunity accepted
Hepatitis B: vaccination series, immune titer, or declination required
Flu vaccination or declination due by 11/13/2026
RespSafety clearance within 1 year of start, renewed annually
N95 fit testing and respirator medical questionnaire required, unless a PAPR is offered or needed
Seven-year criminal background check within 12 months of the documentation due date
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
Fingerprinting not required for this role
Current resume or application
2 professional references from within 2 years of start, one of which must be a manager, supervisor, or charge RN. If references cannot be obtained, a 1-year work history verification is required.
Government-issued photo ID
E-Verify required per contract
Proof of name change, if the name on documents differs from the candidate's current name
Facility
Miami Valley Hospital
3.4rating(109 reviews)
1 nurse recommends working with Miami Valley Hospital
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Weather
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