American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Dayton, Ohio.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Stepdown
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/23/2026
- 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: Nov 23, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift RN for a Progressive Care Unit specializing in burn, muscle flap, and head and neck surgery patients, requiring telemetry, vent experience, and OH or compact RN license.
Details
- PCU setting caring for burn injury, muscle flap, and head and neck surgery patients in both ICU and advanced care populations
- Night shift, 4x12 hours (19:00-7:00)
- 13-18 week assignment length
- Team nursing model where RNs, LPNs, and PCTs partner to care for patient groups, with option for primary nursing based on unit needs
- Dedicated wound nurses complete burn wound dressings; travelers are not required to perform these
- N95 fit testing required before working on the HRRU unit unless PAPR is provided
- Must be available to work every other weekend and every other holiday
- Traveler will be first to float at facility discretion, including to main campus (Dayton), south campus (Centerville, under 10 miles), and north campus (Englewood, under 15 miles)
- Facility may cancel up to 2 shifts per contract due to low census
Requirements
- Active OH RN license or compact license required
- Current BLS and ACLS certification
- Minimum 2 years hospital experience required; Level I or II trauma experience preferred
- Vent experience and telemetry experience required
- Must be able to start and maintain IVs
- Epic charting experience required
- Must pass an online EKG telemetry competency assessment prior to starting the assignment
- Experience with arterial line management, central line care, PICC line management, and blood product administration
- Ventilator management, ABG interpretation, suctioning, and high flow nasal cannula experience
- Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips, and administering continuous IV sedation or paralytics
- Dysrhythmia interpretation skills required
- Travel experience preferred
Additional Information
- Provide critical care nursing to burn and advanced surgical patients, including cardiac monitoring and emergency response
- Manage genitourinary/renal complications including acute kidney injury and renal failure
- Administer IV insulin protocols and manage thermoregulation for burn patients
- Monitor for abdominal compartment syndrome and manage high-output drains
- Maintain isolation precautions and appropriate PPE use
- Maximum of 14 days RTO allowed per contract; no schedule requests negotiated after offer
- References are not required for consideration
- Local candidates are not accepted; must reside outside a 50-mile radius
- Previous PRN, perm, or non-extended agency staff of this health system must wait 6 months before reapplying as a traveler, pending facility rehire approval
- Travelers are not eligible for employee incentive programs
American Traveler Job ID #P-780733. 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 - Progressive Care Unit
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.