Travel Step Down RN - $2,856 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU
- Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Dayton, Ohio.

• Specialty:
  PCU
  - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/08/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Step Down unit position requiring 1:5 patient ratio SD/PCU experience, vent experience, and an active OH or compact RN license.

• Work in the Step Down unit of a hospital environment
• Patient population primarily includes COPD, CHF, Pneumonia, Flu, Sepsis, Diabetic Keto acidosis and post-COVID patients
• Care for trach, vent, BiPAP, and high-oxygen requirement patients with Respiratory Therapist support
• Manage insulin drips, heparin, Cardizem and other sporadic drips
• No orally intubated patients on the unit
• Unit is trialing a team nursing model with two nurses and a PCT partnering to care for a group of patients
• Targeted patient ratios are 1:4, but may be up to 1:5-6
• Day shift schedule, 4x12 hours, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• 13-week assignment length
• Uses Epic charting system
• Required to work every other weekend and holiday
• Traveler will be first to float at facility discretion, including to specialty clusters or other Premier hospitals within 10-15 miles of main campus
• May be fitted for N95 or PAPR prior to working on the HRRU unit

• Active OH or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Must be able to read and interpret EKG strips
• Minimum 1.5 years of nursing experience required
• Required 1:5 patient ratio experience in Step Down or PCU setting (ICU experience does not qualify)
• Ventilator experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Must pass an online EKG tele competency assessment before starting the assignment
• Level 1 or 2 trauma experience preferred
• Travel nursing experience preferred
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• No candidates with past license disciplinary action will be accepted

• Provide direct patient care within a team nursing or primary nursing model depending on trial status
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Lab work and EKG/dysrhythmia exam must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract
• Maximum of 14 days RTO allowed per contract, must be requested at time of initial submission with no changes after offer
• Local candidates are not accepted; must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility
• Previous PERM/PRN staff or prior agency travelers not extended due to tenure must wait 6 months before reapplying and require facility rehire approval
• Facility reserves the right to cancel up to 2-3 shifts due to low census per contract
• Facility reserves the right to cancel the agreement with 2 weeks' notice
• Travelers are not eligible for facility employee incentives
• First-time travelers will be considered, though experienced travelers are preferred

American Traveler Job  #P-743845. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Telemetry
- Stepdown

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.