Travel Stepdown Registered Nurse | Elyria, Ohio

Provide specialized nursing care on a busy Progressive Care Unit (Stepdown) focusing on cardiac telemetry, vascular, and med-surg patient populations. This travel position in Elyria, OH, offers an opportunity to apply your skills in managing complex patients including post-catheterization and post-pacemaker cases. The role involves delivering high-quality patient-centered care within a dynamic environment that balances acuity and patient ratios.

Position Highlights:

• 13-week travel assignment (local candidates not accepted)
• 12-hour evening shifts with a rotating schedule including every other weekend (EOW), every other holiday (EOH)
• Unit size: 33 beds; typical nurse-to-patient ratios range from 1:4-5 (day) to 1:5-6 (night), contingent on census and acuity
• Patient population includes cardiac telemetry, vascular patients, med-surg, some post cath and pacemaker patients
• Manage lines/drains such as PICC, dialysis catheters, PEG tubes, chest tubes, NG tubes; airway modalities include trachs, BiPAP, CPAP, heated high flow (no ventilator care)
• Administer drips including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Heparin, Insulin, among others
• Navy blue scrubs required; telemetry strip verification done once per shift in EPIC

Qualifications and Certifications:

• Minimum 2 years RN experience required, with 1 year in acute care recommended
• Current RN license in compact state or Ohio
• BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke certification required prior to patient care
• Dysrhythmia exam required (study guide provided)
• Travel nursing experience not necessary

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct ongoing assessments and develop evidence-based care plans
• Safely administer medications and manage advanced cardiac drips
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams and provide patient and family education
• Advocate for patient safety and participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Manage complex patients with multisystem organ failure or trauma effectively

About Elyria, OH: Elyria offers a welcoming community with a blend of suburban charm and urban conveniences. Located conveniently near metropolitan areas, it provides opportunities for recreational activities, shopping, and dining. Professionals relocating here will appreciate the blend of small-town atmosphere and accessibility to larger city amenities.

This role is an excellent opportunity for a skilled RN to gain valuable stepdown unit experience and contribute meaningfully to patient care. The position requires adaptability to a fast-paced environment and a commitment to clinical excellence.

Apply now to advance your nursing career by providing critical stepdown care in a respected healthcare setting. Take the next step in your professional journey with this rewarding travel nursing role.