Travel Stepdown Registered Nurse - Canfield, Ohio

Deliver specialized nursing care on a progressive care/stepdown unit focused on cardiac, surgical, and respiratory patients. This travel RN role requires strong clinical judgment and assessment skills in a dynamic environment caring for adults with complex multi-system needs. Provide primary patient assessments, IV push medications, and manage post-op drains and wound vacs within a 26-bed unit averaging nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4-6. Participating in coordinated care with interdisciplinary teams, you will advocate for patient safety, family communication, and quality improvement.

Key Qualifications:

• Current RN license in a compact state or the state of practice
• Minimum 1 year RN experience; 6 months acute care hospital preferred
• Dysrhythmia Exam required (study guide provided)
• BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke certification required
• Experience with cardiac telemetry, amiodarone drips, heparin, and Cardizem titration
• Knowledge of critical care nursing principles and the AACN Synergy Model
• EPIC EHR experience preferred
• Strong communication skills; ability to prioritize and adapt in high-stress environments

Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments; implement and evaluate evidence-based care plans
• Administer medications safely and provide IV push meds per scope of practice
• Coordinate patient care across hospital departments and serve as patient advocate
• Manage complex patients with multisystem organ failure or trauma
• Function as charge nurse as assigned
• Educate and mentor nursing staff and participate in continuous quality improvement

Location: Canfield, OH
Situated near thriving communities, Canfield offers a peaceful suburban lifestyle with convenient access to metropolitan amenities. Enjoy local parks, shopping, and dining while working in a collaborative healthcare environment.

Position Details:

• Travel assignment, 13-week contract
• 12-hour night shifts
• No local candidates considered
• Unit cares for cardiac/surgical/respiratory patients without ventilators or trachs
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:4-6

This role represents an excellent opportunity to enhance clinical skills in a supportive stepdown setting with competitive working conditions. Apply now to contribute your expertise in this critical care nursing position.