Night-Shift ICU Step-Down RN

Kettering Health; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for night shift in Dayton. The role emphasizes applying the nursing process, patient advocacy, and collaboration with the health care team to deliver safe, high-quality care.

Applicants must be licensed in Ohio and may hold a BSN; BLS is required, with ACLS/NRP/PALS per unit scope. This is a full-time position within the Kettering Health Network.

Qualifications

• Licensed in the state of Ohio as a Registered Nurse.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (NLN, ACEN, or CCNE) if new graduate.
• BSN preferred; must be completed within 5 years of hire.
• Refresher course may be required for long breaks from acute care.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS, NRP, PALS as determined by unit scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• The Registered Nurse uses the nursing process to provide care to patients in all settings with the care team.
• RN is accountable for professional development and practice within legal scope.
• Acts as patient advocate using organizational resources, including delegation and improvement activities.
• Care delivery reflects Kettering Health Network missions, vision, values, and nursing philosophy.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient advocacy

Delegation

Education

Licensed RN in Ohio

BSN preferred

Tools

BLS

ACLS

NRP

PALS

Job description

Kettering Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for night shift in Dayton. The role emphasizes applying the nursing process, patient advocacy, and collaboration with the health care team to deliver safe, high-quality care.

Applicants must be licensed in Ohio and may hold a BSN; BLS is required, with ACLS/NRP/PALS per unit scope. This is a full-time position within the Kettering Health Network.