Travel Step Down RN - $2,960 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Dayton, Ohio. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/21/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs Hours: 48 hrs/wk Start Date: Sep 21, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 4 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 Travel nursing experience preferred 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 American Traveler Job ID P-749663. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Stepdown About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.