Registered Nurse

Registered NurseAre you looking for a challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a Registered Nurse to support the Veteran community in the Dayton, OH area. This position is open to all candidates, including Locum or Traveling professionals.Position Highlights:Logistics:Pay: $40 per hourContract Type: 1-year contractSchedule: 8 am to 4:30 pm.Location: 4100 W Third Street, Dayton, OHRequirements:Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship.Graduation from a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate state accrediting agencyA current license from the Ohio Board of Nursing.Current certification in CPR by an American Health Association Vendor.1+ year of direct patient care experience within the last three (3) years.Basic Life Support (BLS) /Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).Previous experience with the VA is a plus.Benefits:Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k) matchPaid sick leavePaid vacation11 federal paid holidaysIn 2025, Terrestris was ranked 185 out of the top 5,000 fastest growing private companies in America by Inc. We hit this mark because, at Terrestris, we form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.What does a typical day look like for the Registered Nurse?You will:Schedule: 8 am to 4:30 pm.Perform critical care nursing to Intensive Care Unit patients.Perform scrub and circulating duties in the ED and the Operating Room.Obtain patient history and pertinent family history.Assess patient and plan appropriate nursing care.Document plan of care and care given in patient's medical record.Verify transcription of physician's orders; no verbal orders are to be accepted.Communicate pertinent patient data to charge nurse and/or physician as appropriate.Reassess patient's condition and revise plans of care based on identified nursing problem.Administer medications and Intravenous (IV) therapies.Possess knowledge of actions and usual dosages of most commonly used emergency drugs and their location on crash cart.Assess and document patient response to medications that have been administered.Be able to interpret cardiac rhythms and their implications.Reorganize and initiate appropriate measures in emergencies/therapies and surgical/diagnostic procedures that shall be accomplished.Instruct patient/family regarding prescribed medications/therapies and surgical/diagnostic procedures that shall be accomplished.Assess patient/family knowledge level, implement plan of instructions, and record patient/family demonstrated level of understanding.Operate defibrillator, EKG machines, cardiac monitor, and other emergency technical equipment.Participate in discharge planning, as appropriate.Assure the content and correctness of a prepared report and sign the document to validate its content.Maintain neat, personal appearance and maintain professional decorum.What qualifications do you look for?Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship.Graduation from a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate state accrediting agencyA current license from the Ohio Board of Nursing.Current certification in CPR by an American Health Association Vendor.1+ year of direct patient care experience within the last three (3) years.Basic Life Support (BLS) /Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).Previous experience with the VA is a plus.If selected, candidates will need to complete credentialing and onboarding requirements consistent with VA medical staff processes.Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.DILBERT © 2018 Scott Adams. Used By permission of ANDREWS MCMEEL SYNDICATION. All rights reserved.