Travel Step Down RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Dayton, Ohio.

• Specialty:
  Stepdown
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/16/2026
• 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:
  
  Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Step-down RN with cardiac post-op experience (CABG, valve) and SD/PCU patient ratio background for a 13-week day shift assignment.

• Step-down unit (36 beds) at a hospital specializing in pre and post-op open heart management including CABG, valve, mitral clip, and TAVR
• Also manages thoracotomy and lung cases such as pneumothorax, hemothorax, chest tube, and zephyr valve patients
• Advanced cardiac patients on continuous telemetry monitoring
• Targeted patient ratios of 1:4-6
• Day shift schedule, 4x12 hours (7:00-19:30)
• Required to work every other weekend and holiday
• Subject to floating within the hospital or to nearby Premier Health campuses based on census and skill set
• May float to high-risk respiratory unit/COVID assignments at facility discretion

• Active OH RN license or compact license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 1.5 years of RN experience required
• SD or PCU experience with 1:5 ratio required and must be reflected in work history (ICU experience does not qualify)
• CABG and valve post-op experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Must pass an online EKG tele competency assessment prior to starting
• Must demonstrate ability to read and interpret cardiac strips and titrate cardiac drips
• IV start experience required
• Level I or II trauma center experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred

• Provide nursing care for pre/post-op cardiac surgery patients and advanced cardiac telemetry patients
• Perform cardiac drip titration, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and use of rapid response/code teams
• Navy blue scrubs required
• N95 fit testing required prior to working on the HRRU unit unless PAPR is needed
• 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 submission with no changes after offer
• Local candidates within 50 miles are not accepted
• Previous PERM/PRN staff or non-extended agency travelers must wait 6 months before reapplying and require facility rehire approval
• Travel experience preferred but not required, making this role open to first-time travelers

American Traveler Job  #P-776939. 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

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.