Stepdown Registered Nurse - Xenia, Ohio

Company: Soliant
Location: Xenia
Posted on: March 2, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Nursing degree, active registered nurse (RN) license and minimum 1 years Stepdown RN experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered. A specialized opportunity is available for a Registered Nurse with stepdown and neurological care experience to deliver critical patient care at a 30-bed unit focused on neuro, neurosurgical, cardiac, renal, and med/surg patients. This contract position requires dedication to managing complex cases, including stable arrhythmias, post-pacemaker care, and multi-system organ failure support. Ideal candidates bring relevant neuro stepdown expertise and advanced certifications, committed to high standards of patient safety and multidisciplinary collaboration. Location: Xenia, Ohio offers a welcoming community with convenient access to urban amenities and natural beauty, providing a balanced environment for work and relaxation. Key Responsibilities: - Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, create and evaluate individualized care plans - Administer medications safely and manage IV drips including Heparin and IV blood pressure medications - Coordinate care across hospital departments serving as a patient advocate - Manage patients requiring oxygen therapy, including stable tracheostomies and high flow oxygen - Participate actively in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety advocacy - Utilize clinical judgment to respond swiftly to changing patient conditions - Support patients and families through complex illness challenges with compassionate care Qualifications & Desired Experience: - Current RN license with compact state eligibility, BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required - One year of RN experience with at least six months in an acute care hospital setting preferred - Neuro stepdown or neurosciences experience strongly preferred, including familiarity with NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) - Experience with electronic health records (preferably EPIC) and relevant critical care courses - Ability to handle advanced respiratory modalities and cardiac monitoring, including transvenous pacing Schedule: - 12-hour day shifts, every other weekend and every other holiday Additional Details: - Patient:nurse ratios typically range 1:5-6 but may vary - Uniform: Navy blue scrubs - This position does not accept local candidates and requires willingness to relocate or travel This contract role offers professional challenges and the opportunity to impact critically ill patients lives with advanced nursing care. Qualified nurses ready to advance their stepdown and neurological nursing career are encouraged to apply promptly.

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