Cardiac Stepdown | RN

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Locum Tenens Travel Nursing Job in Dayton, Ohio
Advance your nursing career as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) in Dayton, Ohio (zip code 45409). This locum tenens travel nursing opportunity places you in a leading ME3 Pulmonary Unit, delivering high-acuity cardiac and pulmonary care in a vibrant Midwest healthcare setting. Join our healthcare team and make a difference in the Dayton, Ohio healthcare community.
Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Dayton, OH 45409 (Ohio nursing jobs)
• Facility: ME3 Pulmonary Unit – Inpatient Cardiac Stepdown
• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens, Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
• Start Date: September 15, 2025
• End Date: February 2, 2026
• Duration: 20 weeks (13-week contracts considered)
• Shift: Night shifts, 4x12-hour (19:00 - 07:30); 36 or 48 hours/week
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,950 - $2,000
• Patient Population: Adults and Geriatrics
• Unit Census: 36 patients, 38 beds
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active RN license (any state; compact nursing license accepted)
• Minimum 1.5 years of recent Stepdown or Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience (ICU experience not accepted)
• Experience with 1:5 patient ratios in Stepdown/PCU settings
• Ventilator management experience required
• EPIC charting experience preferred
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Must pass online EKG/telemetry competency assessment prior to start
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac strips
• Travel nursing experience preferred
• Available to work every other weekend and holiday
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• Must be fitted for N95 mask prior to working on HRRU unit (unless PAPR is needed/offered)
• No past license action accepted
• Local candidates (within 50 miles) not accepted

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-acuity care for patients with cardiac and pulmonary conditions, including COPD, CHF, pneumonia, flu, sepsis, diabetic ketoacidosis, and post-COVID complications
• Manage ventilators, tracheostomies, BiPAPs, high-flow oxygen, insulin drips, heparin drips, and cardiac drips (no titration)
• Interpret ABGs and dysrhythmias, administer blood products, and manage central/PICC lines
• Participate in a team nursing model, collaborating with RNs and PCTs to optimize patient care
• Float to other units or campuses within the Premier Health system as needed
• Adhere to isolation precautions, wound care protocols, and infection control standards
• Utilize advanced clinical equipment such as Golvo lifts, hover mats, nurse iPhones, and Hercules beds
• Complete required orientation modules and competency assessments

Experience the best of Dayton, Ohio—a city known for its strong healthcare community, excellent dining, and outdoor recreation. Take the next step in your travel nursing career with this rewarding Cardiac Stepdown RN job. Apply now to join our dedicated healthcare team in Dayton!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
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