Travel Contract

Step Down RN
Dayton, Ohio
Miami Valley Hospital

$1,947-2,892/week
Posted 1 hour ago
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Step Down RN

Overview

  • Travel/Contract role in Dayton, Ohio
  • 13-week assignment
  • Day shift: 4x12 hours, 7:00–19:30
  • 48 hours per week
  • Targeted patient ratios: 1:4–6
  • 36-bed unit

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in Ohio
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Stepdown (1 year of experience)
  • Stepdown experience within the last year
  • Experience working with Cardiac patients
  • Experience working with Post-Operative Open Heart patients
  • Experience with CABG and valve post-op care
  • Experience with cardiac drips and ability to read and interpret EKG strips
  • IV start skills
  • Experience with Epic
  • BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association or RQI
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association or RQI
  • NIH
  • Pass an online EKG tele competency assessment before starting
  • Current resume/application
  • 2 references from within 2 years of start, with 1 from a Manager/Supervisor/Charge RN

Preferred

  • 1.5 years of experience
  • Some level 1 or 2 experience
  • Travel experience

Unit Details

  • Pre- and post-op open heart management including CABG, valve, mitral clip, and TAVR
  • Thoracotomy cases
  • Lung cases including pneumothorax, hemothorax, chest tube, and zephyr valve
  • Advanced care cardiac patients with continuous telemetry

Floating / Scheduling

  • First to float at discretion
  • May float in/out of specialty clusters
  • May be assigned medically appropriate support roles when floated
  • May float to high-risk respiratory unit/COVID
  • If assigned to Miami Valley Hospital, may also float to main campus, south campus, and north campus
  • Must be available every other weekend/holiday

Other Notes

  • N95 fitting required before working on the HRRU unit unless PAPR is offered/needed
  • Navy blue scrubs
  • RTO must be requested with initial submittal; no RTO added after offer
  • RTO approval is at manager discretion

Facility

Miami Valley Hospital

3.4rating(109 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Miami Valley Hospital

Anonymous
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Stepdown (RN)
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3.0rating
Review of Miami Valley Hospital on Oct 22, 2026
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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 Stepdown 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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