Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,097 per week in Dayton, OH

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Step Down Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day 3x12-Hour Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 1.5 years in Step Down or Progressive Care Unit License: Active state RN license or compact license Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: Must have experience with ventilators and EPIC. Must be able to read and interpret EKG strips. Experience in team nursing preferred. Description: This position involves working in a high-acuity patient care environment. The unit specializes in the care of patients with pulmonary conditions. Patient populations primarily consist of COPD, CHF, pneumonia, flu, sepsis, diabetic ketoacidosis, and post-COVID care. Nurses will be involved in managing patients on ventilators, bipaps, and high-oxygen therapy. Charting will be performed using the EPIC system. The targeted nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4, but can go up to 1:5-6. The care team will function in a collaborative model, which may include team nursing. Traveling staff may be required to float between units as needed. Candidates must have experience with telemetry, drips, and ventilators. Nurses will provide care in a setting that emphasizes teamwork and communication. Daily duties will include assessment, implementation of care plans, and patient education. This position requires adherence to safety and infection control protocols. Travelers must be willing to work every other weekend and holiday. This role involves managing various medical protocols, including insulin and heparin drips.