Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,016 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Dayton, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/22/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Dayton, Ohio

Advance your nursing career as a CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) with a 13-week travel assignment in Dayton, Ohio (zip code 45409). Join a leading Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at a Level 1 Trauma Center, where you'll work with state-of-the-art technology and a collaborative healthcare team. Dayton offers a vibrant community, affordable living, and beautiful parks—making it an ideal location for travel nurses seeking rewarding healthcare jobs in Ohio.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Dayton, Ohio (45409) – Ohio nursing jobs
  
• Facility Type: Level 1 Trauma Center, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
  
• Assignment Type: Travel RN Contract
  
• Start Date: December 8, 2025
  
• End Date: March 9, 2026
  
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
  
• Shift: Night shifts, 3x12-hour (19:00 - 07:30)
  
• Weekly Hours: 36 or 48 (OT paid after 48 hours for 48-hour contracts)
  
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1800 - $1840
  
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
  
• Unit Size: 36 beds, average daily census ~33
  
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
  
• Floating: May float to nearby campuses (Centerville, Englewood)
  
• Weekend/Holiday Coverage: Required (every other weekend/holiday)
  

CVICU RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license from any state (must obtain Ohio RN license before start)
  
• Minimum 1 year of recent CVICU nursing experience required
  
• Level 1 Trauma Center experience preferred
  
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
  
• Must pass online EKG/tele competency assessment prior to start
  
• EPIC charting experience required
  
• Proficient with A-Lines, ventilators, IV drips, sheaths, dialysis, and drawing ABGs
  
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)
  
• Travel nursing experience preferred (first-time travelers welcome)
  

CVICU RN Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with complex cardiac conditions (STEMI/NSTEMI, heart failure, sepsis, respiratory failure, valve stenosis/insufficiency, AFIB, chest pain, DVT, cardiac arrest, cardiogenic shock)
  
• Operate and manage advanced cardiac equipment: chest tubes, temporary pacers, CRRT, ECMO, Impella, EKOS, arterial lines, central lines, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula
  
• Interpret and manage cardiac drips, vasoactive drips, and IV insulin protocols
  
• Perform and interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and dysrhythmias
  
• Support post-operative cardiac surgery recovery, including open heart and valve replacement/repair
  
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (IV, PT, RT, pharmacy, social services)
  
• Float to other units as needed and adapt to various patient care assignments
  
• Maintain accurate documentation using EPIC electronic health records
  

Experience the excitement of Dayton, Ohio, while making a difference in a top-tier CVICU environment. Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your travel nursing career!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #435518. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: CVICU

About GHR Healthcare

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