Cardiac Stepdown | RN

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Dayton, Ohio (Night Shift)
Advance your nursing career as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) with a travel nursing assignment in Dayton, Ohio (zip code 45409). This high-demand healthcare job offers the opportunity to work in a leading Cardiac Stepdown Unit while enjoying the vibrant culture and amenities of Dayton. Join our healthcare team and make a difference in patient care in one of Ohio's top medical facilities.
Travel Nurse Job Details

• Location: Dayton, Ohio 45409 (Ohio nursing jobs)
• Healthcare Setting: Cardiac Stepdown Unit – ME6 Medical Inpatient
• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Shift: Night shift, 4x12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:30)
• Weekly Hours: 36 or 48 (overtime paid after 48 hours for 48-hour contracts)
• Contract Length: 16-20 weeks preferred; 13 weeks accepted
• Start Date: September 15, 2025
• End Date: February 2, 2026
• Patient Ratios: Targeted 1:4, may be up to 1:5-6
• Weekend/Holiday Coverage: Required (every other weekend/holiday)
• Floating: May float to main, south, or north campuses (all within 15 miles)
• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1950-$2000

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active RN license (any state; compact nursing license accepted)
• Minimum 1.5 years of recent Cardiac Stepdown RN experience (2 years preferred)
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Experience with EPIC charting system required
• Must pass online EKG/tele competency assessment prior to start
• Experience with stable chronic ventilators
• IV start skills preferred
• Previous travel nurse experience preferred
• Trauma Level I or II experience preferred
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)
• Must be available to float and work every other weekend/holiday
• Ability to complete compliance items (lab work, EKG exam) within 72 hours of contract signing

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care in a Cardiac Stepdown setting
• Monitor and manage cardiac drips, ventilators, and telemetry
• Perform IV starts, central line care, chest tube management, and wound care
• Interpret ABGs and dysrhythmias
• Administer blood products, insulin drips, and heparin protocols
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (IV, PT, RT, Pharmacy, Social Services)
• Support rapid response teams and participate in procedural sedation
• Float to other nursing units as needed, providing safe and effective care
• Document patient care using the EPIC electronic health record system
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies and complete orientation modules

Experience the rewards of travel nursing in Dayton, Ohio—where your skills as a Cardiac Stepdown RN are valued and your professional growth is supported. Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your nursing career!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
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