PCU/IMC/Stepdown RN in Dayton, Ohio

Job Description

Take on a 13-week travel contract as a PCU Registered Nurse supporting a neuroscience intermediate care and high-risk respiratory unit in Dayton, Ohio. This night-shift assignment serves patients with cerebrovascular events, seizures, neurological conditions, and complex respiratory needs requiring ventilators, heated high flow, and BiPAP support.

Night owls will appreciate the consistent 12-hour schedule while working within a team nursing or primary nursing model. The traveler must be comfortable floating to medically appropriate specialty areas, including respiratory and neuro intensive care support assignments. PCU or step-down experience with documented 1:5 experience, ventilator experience, EPIC proficiency, and current BLS, ACLS, and NIH certifications are required. An online EKG telemetry competency assessment must be completed before the assignment begins. Travelers must be available every other weekend and holiday.

Weather

Dayton typically offers crisp, comfortable days with colorful foliage, cool evenings, and occasional rain. It is a pleasant time for scenic drives, outdoor walks, and exploring the area between shifts.

Fun Things To Do

• Aviation Adventure: Explore the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton.

• Riverfront Outing: Walk along RiverScape MetroPark and enjoy views of the Great Miami River.

• Day Trip: Visit Yellow Springs for local shops, cafés, and trails at nearby Glen Helen Nature Preserve.

• Day Trip: Spend a day in Cincinnati exploring Findlay Market, riverfront parks, and downtown attractions.

• Nature Escape: Hike the wooded trails and limestone landscapes at John Bryan State Park.

Job Specifics

City and State: Dayton, Ohio
Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM, four shifts per week
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 48 hours per week