Registered Nurse (RN) – Ventilator Care Unit Assist

CCH Healthcare; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Dayshift 12-hour shifts

Ventilator Care Unit

Training program by RT Director

Great Place to Work Certified

Brand-new equipment

Job summary

Northcrest Nursing and Rehab is opening a brand-new Ventilator Care Unit and seeks committed Registered Nurses (RN) to provide high-acuity care to ventilator- and trach-dependent residents. Training and competency verification are provided by the Respiratory Therapy Director to support confident practice.

This dayshift, 12-hour role offers a comprehensive clinical environment, collaboration with RTs, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team, and a generous $8,000 sign-on bonus for full-time

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Ohio.
• Ventilator or high-acuity experience is a plus but not required.
• Strong clinical assessment skills and ability to stay organized in a fast-paced unit.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing and respiratory assessments.
• Monitor ventilator settings, alarms, and changes in condition.
• Provide trach care, sterile suctioning, and airway management.
• Administer respiratory medications and treatments with accuracy.
• Document assessments, progress notes, and care plans.
• Collaborate with RTs, RT Director, physicians, and the team.
• Maintain infection control around all respiratory equipment.
• Assist with new unit workflow and maintain a calm, resident-centered environment.
• Uphold regulatory requirements and participate in QA/improvement.

Skills

RN license Ohio

Ventilator/high-acuity experience

Clinical assessment

Organized & calm

Team-focused

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Ventilator Care Unit Assist

Exciting New Position

Northcrest Nursing and Rehab

12-Hour Shifts

Days

$8,000 Sign-On Bonus

Great Place to Work® Certified

Northcrest Nursing and Rehab is opening a brand-new Ventilator Care Unit, and we’re looking for committed Registered Nurses (RN)ready to step into a rewarding, high-acuity clinical role. Whether you have vent experience or are brand new to respiratory care, you will be fully trained and competency-checked by our Respiratory Therapy Directorto ensure you feel confident and supported.

This is a consistent dayshift, 12-hourrole in a modern, resident-focused specialty unit.

Position Summary

As an RN in a Long-Term Care Vent Unit provides high-acuity nursing careto ventilator- and trach-dependent residents. This role blends strong clinical assessment skills, critical thinking, and compassionate leadership. You will work closely with our Respiratory Therapy Director, Respiratory Therapists, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team. You will work alongside the Charge Nurse and CNA's to provide respiratory care and support.

Training & Support

• Full ventilator and trach-care training provided

• You will be trained and fully competency-verified by our RT Director

• Ongoing support, refreshers, and clinical guidance available anytime

• Ideal for RNs who want to expand their clinical skills in a specialty area

Primary Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Perform comprehensive nursing and respiratory assessments

• Monitor ventilator settings, alarms, and changes in condition

• Provide trach care, sterile suctioning, and airway management

• Administer respiratory medications and treatments accurately

• Document assessments, progress notes, and care plans

Respiratory Support

• Collaborate closely with RTs and our RT Director

• Respond promptly to respiratory distress or changes in status

• Participate in vent weaning programs as appropriate

• Maintain infection control standards around all respiratory equipment

Communication & Leadership

• Assist with new unit workflow development

• Maintain a calm, safe, and resident-centered environment

Safety & Compliance

• Uphold all regulatory requirements

• Participate in quality assurance and improvement efforts

• Ensure proper documentation and reporting practices

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Ohio

• Ventilator or high-acuity experience a plus, not required

• Strong clinical assessment skills

• Ability to remain organized and calm in a fast-paced unit

• Team-focused, compassionate, and dependable

Why Northcrest?

• $8,000 sign-on bonusfor full-time RNs

• Dayshift, 12-hour positions

• Training and competency provided by our RT Director

• Brand-new Ventilator Care Unit with modern equipment

• Great Place to Work® Certified

• Supportive administrative and clinical leadership

Schedule

• Dayshift only

• 12-hour shifts

• Every other weekend rotation

• Full-time, part-time, and PRN options (Sign-on bonus for FT only)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision

• PTO

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee recognition programs

• Referral bonuses