Stepdown Registered Nurse | Middletown, Ohio in Carlisle, OH

A 48-hour night shift opportunity is available for experienced Registered Nurses skilled in Stepdown care with a strong background in managing complex patient needs in a 1:5 to 1:6 nursing ratio environment. This contract position requires expertise in advanced cardiac and critical care treatments, as well as flexibility to float at multiple campuses within a close radius.

Location:

This role is based in a dynamic healthcare setting in the Middletown, OH area, providing access to a range of nearby facilities within approximately 15 miles. Middletown offers a balanced lifestyle with suburban comforts and urban amenities close by, making it a convenient location for professionals seeking a community-focused living environment with access to larger metropolitan areas.

Key Responsibilities:
• Manage patient care for those with heart failure, chest pain, NSTEMI, COPD exacerbations, and overdoses in an Advanced Care Unit setting.
• Administer and monitor IV drips including heparin, nitroglycerin, amiodarone, Cardizem, and insulin.
• Accurately read and interpret EKG strips; maintain safety and compliance with critical care protocols.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Float among specialty clusters and campuses as assigned, supporting nursing functions flexibly.

Qualifications & Desired Experience:
• Minimum 1.5 years experience with demonstrated 1:5 patient ratio Stepdown or PCU nursing (ICU experience alone does not qualify).
• Proficient with EPIC electronic health records system.
• Current BLS and NIH certifications required; ACLS preferred.
• Competency in EKG telemetry as verified through online assessment.
• IV start skills mandatory.
• Experience with N95 fitting or PAPR usage is required when working on specific units.
• Prior travel nursing experience is desirable.
• Availability to work every other weekend and holidays.

Schedule:
• Night shift, 4 x 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM).
• Overtime compensation applies after 48 hours per assignment.

Additional Details:
• Traveler nurses will be first to float as needed, including between multiple campuses within the region.
• Employer reserves the right to cancel shifts or agreements with appropriate notice.
• Navy blue scrubs are the assigned uniform.
• Application must clearly reflect Stepdown or PCU experience to be considered.

This contract offers a robust clinical challenge in a supportive environment with the benefit of flexible assignments close to home. Submit your application along with current certifications and Nursing System verification to be considered. Take this opportunity to advance your nursing career while delivering expert care in a respected healthcare system. Apply today!