About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This role is for a Registered Nurse (RN) providing direct patient care within a clinical setting for a Confidential Client. Responsibilities include, depending on grade/level assigned:

• Deliver safe, patient-centered nursing care across assigned caseloads.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing interventions and document patient care.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to support veteran/patient-driven care.
• Participate in quality improvement, evidence-based practice and professional development activities.
• Provide leadership and clinical guidance as appropriate for the RN grade/level.

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Qualifications (Required)

Candidates must meet the minimum qualification requirements listed below. Grade/level placement is determined by education and experience.

• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration/license as a professional nurse (RN) in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth or the District of Columbia.
• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program (ACEN or CCNE accreditation where applicable). Acceptable alternatives for foreign-educated nurses when supported by recognized equivalency validation.
• English language proficiency sufficient for safe, effective patient care.
• For candidates without licensure who meet education requirements: Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) exception may allow temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (see notes below).

Grade/Level education and experience examples from qualification standard:

• Nurse I, Level I: Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing.
• Nurse I, Level II: ADN/Diploma + 1 year specialized experience OR BSN with no additional experience.
• Nurse I, Level III: ADN/Diploma + 2 years professional nursing (one year equivalent to Level II) OR BSN + 1 year equivalent experience OR MSN with no experience.
• Nurse II / Nurse III: advanced degree and specialized experience as described in the qualification standard.

Note: Detailed dimension requirements (Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development, Evidence-Based Practice/Research) will determine final grade/level. See the Confidential Client assessment link provided during application for specifics.

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Preferred Experience

• Cardiology or Cath Lab experience preferred.

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Physical & Work Requirements

• This clinical role includes physical activities typical for inpatient care: bending, grasping, kneeling, moderate lifting and carrying (up to 35 pounds) following Safe Patient Handling & Mobility (SPHM) guidelines.
• Ability to push/pull items up to 35 pounds, reach within five feet or above shoulder height, and perform sitting, squatting, standing, walking and twisting motions.
• Adequate vision to perform duties and distinguish basic colors; hearing ability sufficient for clinical duties (use of hearing aids permitted).
• Must employ proper body mechanics for lifting and patient handling.

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Compensation & Employment Type

• Pay range: $76,624 - $163,837 per year (range provided by Confidential Client).
• Employment type: Contract, Full time
• Exact salary and grade-level placement depend on qualifications and the Confidential Client’s evaluation.

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Location & Other Details

• Job location: Dayton, OH (on-site clinical role).
• Hiring organization: Confidential Client (via Careertakes).
• Questions about accommodations or accessibility during the hiring process should be directed to Careertakes.

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Notes on Temporary Appointments / Licensing

• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates meeting education requirements but lacking an RN license may be considered for a temporary appointment while pursuing licensure (typically a 120-day appointment; extensions considered case-by-case).
• Foreign nursing education higher than entry level requires formal equivalency validation accepted by the Confidential Client (e.g., ICD).

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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