Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,889 per week in Dayton, OH

Job Title : Registered Nurse Profession : Nursing Specialty : Step Down Duration : 13 weeks Shift : Night Hours per Shift : 12 Experience : Minimum 1.5 years in Step Down or Progressive Care Unit License : Active Registered Nurse License Certifications : BLS, ACLS Must-Have : - Ventilator experience - Epic experience - Ability to read and interpret EKG strips - Experience with a patient ratio of 1 : 5 Description : This role is for a Registered Nurse specializing in Step Down nursing. The nurse will work in a team nursing model, collaborating with another nurse and a patient care technician to provide care for a group of patients. Targeted patient ratios are 1 : 4 but may range up to 1 : 5-6. The patient population primarily includes individuals with COPD, CHF, pneumonia, sepsis, and post-COVID conditions. Responsibilities include managing ventilated patients and administering cardiac drips, insulin drips, and other medications. Nurses will also provide support in telemetry, care of tracheostomy patients, and management of complex patient needs. The unit values teamwork and aims to improve both workload and patient care through collaborative efforts. Participation in floating to various units and working every other weekend and holiday is required. There may be opportunities for professional development and engagement with interdisciplinary support teams. Travelers must meet necessary requirements promptly upon contract acceptance to ensure compliance.