RN - 5N ICU Step Down

Kettering Health

Kettering, Ohio

Posted Oct 27 · Applications close Oct 27, 2027

Shift and hours: 12-⁠hour nights
Unit and setting: ICU
License: RN license
Term: Permanent

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Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Experience: One year of clinical nursing experience in an acute care or relevant specialty setting. Preferred: One year of clinical nursing experience in an acute care or relevant specialty setting.
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Kettering Health Main Campus | Kettering | Full-Time |

12 Hour Shift Nights

Responsibilities & Requirements Responsibilities The Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process in providing nursing care to patients in all settings in collaboration with other health care providers. The RN is accountable for his/her own professional development and practice within the scope of care defined by law. Utilizing organizational resources, the RN acts as a patient advocate for the delivery of safe care including delegation of care and participation in performance and practice improvement activities. The delivery of nursing care within the Kettering Health Network reflects the missions, vision, values, and philosophies, of the organization and nursing departments Qualifications

Applicants Must Have

Licensed in the state of Ohio as a Registered Nurse Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (NLN, ACEN, or CCNE) if they are a new graduate nurse. Bachelor of Science in nursing preferred (must be completed within 5 years of hire). A nurse who is returning to the acute care setting after five or more years may be required to provide evidence of successful completion of a refresher course. BLS certification ACLS, NRP, PALS as determined by unit scope of practice Preferred Qualifications Preferred

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Preferred Work

Experience

One year of clinical nursing experience in an acute care or relevant specialty setting.

Preferred Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or specialty certification applicable to clinical area. Overview Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.

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In Kettering, OH

Kettering, OH

Living costs about 7% below the US average

Life in Kettering, OH

NeighborhoodsKettering is largely composed of established mid-century residential neighborhoods characterized by mature tree canopies, single-story ranches, and split-level houses. Rental communities like Van Buren Village and The Residenz sit conveniently close to key commercial arteries and campus facilities. Healthcare workers evaluating the area frequently compare Kettering's accessible, middle-tier neighborhoods with the higher-priced historic enclave of Oakwood immediately to the north, or look toward suburban neighbors like Centerville, Bellbrook, and Beavercreek along the Interstate 675 corridor depending on their preference for newer construction or shorter drive times.

Kettering is largely composed of established mid-century residential neighborhoods characterized by mature tree canopies, single-story ranches, and split-level houses. Rental communities like Van Buren Village and The Residenz sit conveniently close to key commercial arteries and campus facilities.

Healthcare workers evaluating the area frequently compare Kettering's accessible, middle-tier neighborhoods with the higher-priced historic enclave of Oakwood immediately to the north, or look toward suburban neighbors like Centerville, Bellbrook, and Beavercreek along the Interstate 675 corridor depending on their preference for newer construction or shorter drive times.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: dowmoving.com Source 3: apartments.com Source 4: carriedavis.net Source 5: theresidenz.com

Getting aroundDriving is the default transit mode for Kettering residents, as local public bus options are sparse and regional transit connectivity is limited. Far Hills Avenue (State Route 48) serves as the primary north-south spine, delivering roughly a 15-minute drive into downtown Dayton or heading south into Centerville, while Interstate 675 provides rapid access east toward Beavercreek and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Hospital staff note that parking across Kettering Health facilities and suburban campuses is generally surface lot parking without downtown garage fees, though traffic builds noticeably around three in the afternoon along central intersections.

Driving is the default transit mode for Kettering residents, as local public bus options are sparse and regional transit connectivity is limited. Far Hills Avenue (State Route 48) serves as the primary north-south spine, delivering roughly a 15-minute drive into downtown Dayton or heading south into Centerville, while Interstate 675 provides rapid access east toward Beavercreek and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

Hospital staff note that parking across Kettering Health facilities and suburban campuses is generally surface lot parking without downtown garage fees, though traffic builds noticeably around three in the afternoon along central intersections.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: carriedavis.net

OutdoorsKettering provides abundant green space, featuring neighborhood assets like State Farm Park with its baseball fields and the historic, event-friendly grounds of Polen Farm. Outdoor enthusiasts take advantage of Twin Oak Camp within Hills & Dales MetroPark, which connects directly to broader regional nature trails overseen by Five Rivers MetroParks and access points along the Great Miami Riverway. The city is also home to the 40,000-square-foot Rob Dyrdek/DC Shoes Skate Plaza, offering one of the Midwest's most prominent street-style skate environments.

Kettering provides abundant green space, featuring neighborhood assets like State Farm Park with its baseball fields and the historic, event-friendly grounds of Polen Farm. Outdoor enthusiasts take advantage of Twin Oak Camp within Hills & Dales MetroPark, which connects directly to broader regional nature trails overseen by Five Rivers MetroParks and access points along the Great Miami Riverway.

The city is also home to the 40,000-square-foot Rob Dyrdek/DC Shoes Skate Plaza, offering one of the Midwest's most prominent street-style skate environments.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: destinationdayton.org Source 3: apartmentguide.com

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Kettering stands out in the Dayton metropolitan area as an unpretentious, healthcare-anchored suburb where daily life and hospital shifts intersect effortlessly. Home to the flagship Kettering Health medical center and Kettering College, the city provides relocating nurses with an approachable residential setting defined by mature, tree-lined streets, mid-century ranches, and convenient apartment clusters like Van Buren Village. Commutes are remarkably straightforward via State Route 48 and Interstate 675, allowing hospital staff to reach regional clinics, Beavercreek, or downtown Dayton in about 15 minutes without facing heavy metropolitan gridlock.

Outside work hours, off-shift recreation centers on open-air summer concerts and food festivals at Fraze Pavilion in Lincoln Park, craft brews and trivia along Wilmington Pike's Brewery Row at Eudora Brewing, and trail outings through Hills & Dales MetroPark. While public transportation is scarce and most older homes lack open-concept contemporary layouts, Kettering balances these tradeoffs with exceptionally low crime, top-tier municipal services, and strong local schools. For healthcare professionals seeking a stable, welcoming community with short drives and dependable civic amenities, Kettering is an ideal home base.

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As of 2026-09Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: carriedavis.net Source 4: destinationdayton.org Source 5: kruppmoving.com

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