CVICU Registered Nurse
Dayton, Ohio
Miami Valley Hospital

Registered Nurse - ICU (Travel/Contract)

Location: Dayton, Ohio
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 19:00 - 7:30)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Work 36 or 48-hour shifts (36 hours/week typical for night shift)
• Targeted patient ratio: 1:2 in a 36-bed unit
• Unit involves telemetry, drips, and ventilators
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Floating may be required within nearby campuses (within 15 miles)
• Must be available to work every other weekend and holidays
• First-time travelers accepted; prior travel experience preferred but not required
• Overtime paid after 48 hours on 48-hour contracts

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year
• Experience with arterial lines (A-Line), ventilators, drips, sheaths, dialysis, and drawing ABGs
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Valid Registered Nurse license in Ohio
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Education

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Background & Health Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required
• 7-year criminal background check including SSN trace, national and multi-state checks, and sex offender registry
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Physical exam within 2 years indicating fitness for work and free of communicable diseases
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (annual update if past positive TB)
• Drug screening: Negative 9 or 10 panel drug screen within 12 months, including marijuana panel
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• Respiratory safety clearance within 1 year, renewed annually
• Annual health questionnaire required
• Medical questionnaire for respiratory protection required prior to orientation

Documentation & Verification

• Current resume/application required
• Two professional references within 2 years (one must be a manager/supervisor/charge RN) or 1-year work history verification if references unavailable
• Skills checklist updated within 1 year
• E-Verify compliance required
• Proof of name change documentation if applicable
• Candidate agreement fully completed prior to documentation due date

Additional Notes

• Agency reserves the right to cancel shifts or contracts with notice
• Travelers are not eligible for employee incentives
• No Ohio nursing license required at time of signing contract (can obtain after)

This position is ideal for experienced CVICU RNs seeking a travel contract with night shifts in a Level 1 trauma center environment, with opportunities to float across nearby campuses.