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Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
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Hours: 48 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU/Neuroscience Intermediate Care position requiring Epic proficiency, ventilator experience, and the ability to pass an EKG telemetry competency assessment prior to starting.
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36-bed Neuroscience/High-Risk Respiratory intermediate care unit in a hospital setting
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Mixed acuity unit serving med-surge and intermediate care patients, including CVA, TIA, seizures, and high-risk respiratory cases
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Targeted patient ratio of 1:4–6; candidates must demonstrate 1:5 ratio experience in a stepdown or PCU setting
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Uses a team nursing model in which RNs, LPNs, and PCTs partner to care for patient groups; nurses may function in team or primary nursing based on unit needs
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Specialized equipment in use includes heated high-flow nasal cannula and BiPAP
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Epic EMR required
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Night shift, 4x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
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Travelers are first to float at the facility's discretion, within specialty clusters and to medically appropriate assignments, including high-risk respiratory and COVID units
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Floating may include the main campus (Dayton), south campus (Centerville, <10 miles), and north campus (Englewood, <15 miles)
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Every other weekend and holiday coverage required
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13-week contract
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Active OH RN license or compact RN license required; candidates with any past license disciplinary action will not be accepted
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Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
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Minimum 1.5 years of RN experience required
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PCU or stepdown experience required; ICU experience does not substitute for PCU/stepdown experience at this facility
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Ventilator experience required
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Epic EMR experience required
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Must pass an online EKG/telemetry competency assessment prior to starting the assignment
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Proficiency with cardiac telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation and management
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Experience with BiPAP/CPAP management and high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC)
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Experience with central line care, PICC line management, and IV starts
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Experience managing vasoactive and cardiac drips, heparin protocols, and PCA
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Candidates must be comfortable floating with no restrictions, per the floating requirements outlined
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Preferred certifications and skills include IV start proficiency, phlebotomy, port access/management, and trauma level I experience
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Teaching hospital experience preferred
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Travel nursing experience preferred but not required; first-time travelers will be considered
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Provides care to a diverse patient population including CVA, TIA, seizures, and high-risk respiratory patients; may float to the Neuro ICU with a buddy assigned
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Navy blue scrubs required
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Up to 24 hours of orientation modules are required
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Lab work and the EKG/dysrhythmia exam must be completed within 72 hours of signing the contract
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RTO must be requested at the time of initial submission; no RTO will be added after an offer is made, with a maximum of 14 days allowed per contract
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Candidates who previously worked at Premier Health Partners or any prior agency in a permanent or PRN capacity must wait 6 months before being considered; facility rehire approval is required
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates are not accepted
