Travel RN - Telemetry - Stepdown

American Traveler; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 153,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Step Down/Telemetry unit in Dayton, Ohio, requiring EPIC charting experience and at least 1.5 years of chronic ventilator care.

Night shift, 4x12 hours, 48 hours per week, with a 13-week contract option and potential extension. Travelers support hospital priorities and floating within Premier Health campuses.

Qualifications

• Active OH or compact RN license required.
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required.
• EPIC charting experience required.
• Minimum 1.5 years RN experience, with trauma exposure preferred.
• Must pass EKG telemetry competency assessment.
• Floating to Premier Health campuses may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide telemetry and step-down care with cardiac monitoring.
• Manage dysrhythmia and rapid response coordination.
• Ventilator care for chronic stable patients.
• Utilize central/PICC line care and blood product administration.
• Coordinate with hospital teams and adhere to shift schedules.

Skills

BLS certifications

ACLS certifications

NIHSS certifications

IV Start experience

RN experience 1.5+ years

EKG telemetry competency

Epic charting experience

Education

Active RN license (OH or compact)

Tools

EPIC charting

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Travel RN - Telemetry - Stepdown

Travel RN - Telemetry - Stepdown

Dayton, Ohio

Assignment Overview

Overview

Magnet Hospital

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Posted 1 day ago

Shift

Nights, 4x12hrs

Hours

48 hrs/wk

Start Date

Sep 21, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

1

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

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Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Step Down unit position requiring EPIC experience and 1.5+ years of chronic stable ventilator care.

Details

• Step Down unit within a hospital setting
• Targeted patient ratios of 1:4, potentially up to 1:5-6
• Night shift, 4x12 hours (19:00-07:30)
• 13 or 18-week contract options available
• 36 or 48 hour weekly options, with OT paid after 48 hours for the 48-hour contract
• Requires availability to work every other weekend and every other holiday
• Floating required within the hospital and to nearby Premier Health campuses (Dayton, Centerville, Englewood) based on skillset and census needs
• Travelers are prioritized for floating assignments at facility discretion

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• IV Start experience preferred
• Minimum 1.5 years of RN experience, with some Level I or II trauma experience preferred
• Experience with stable chronic ventilator patients required
• EPIC charting experience required
• Must pass an online EKG telemetry competency assessment prior to starting the assignment
• Prior charge experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• No history of RN license disciplinary action

Additional Information

• Provide telemetry and step down level nursing care including cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and rapid response coordination
• Skills utilized may include central/PICC line care, blood product administration, respiratory support (BiPAP/CPAP, tracheostomy care, ABG interpretation), and cardiac/vasoactive drip management
• Additional exposure to wound care, insulin protocols, and renal/dialysis management may be required
• Facility reserves the right to cancel up to 2 shifts per 13-week contract due to low census
• Facility reserves the right to cancel the contract with 2 weeks' notice
• Maximum of 14 days RTO allowed per contract, must be requested at time of submission with no changes after offer
• Local candidates are not accepted; must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility
• Previous PERM/PRN employees of Premier Health or prior agency travelers not extended due to tenure must wait 6 months before reapplying and require facility rehire approval
• Lab work and EKG/Dysrhythmia exam must be completed within 72 hours of signing the contract

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Overview

$2,960/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$38,481

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$153,922

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$1,679/wk

Regular Hours

$30.00 x 40 hours/wk = $1,200

OT Hours

$59.88 x 8 hours/wk = $479

Weekly Stipends

$1,281/wk

Lodging

$115.00 x 7 days = $805

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,960/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,664 - $2,960. The $2,960 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

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