GHR Healthcare - Travel Division is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Baltimore, Maryland.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/09/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Baltimore, MD
Advance your nursing career as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) with a 13-week travel assignment in Baltimore, MD 21218. Join a leading healthcare team in a progressive Intermediate Care (IMC) unit, providing specialized cardiac care to adult and geriatric patients. This travel nursing job places you in the heart of Baltimore, close to Johns Hopkins University, vibrant parks, and a thriving arts and dining scene.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Start: 12/9/2025 – End: 3/10/2026)
- Healthcare Setting: 7E IMC (Intermediate Care/Cardiac Stepdown)
- Nursing Shift: Day shifts, 3x12-hour shifts per week (07:00 - 19:00)
- Hours per Week: 36
- Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend
- Location: Baltimore, MD 21218 (Maryland nursing jobs)
- Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1590-$1710
- Flu Vaccine: Required (no exemptions)
- COVID-19 Vaccine: Not required
Registered Nurse Qualifications
- Active RN license (Maryland or compact state)
- Minimum 2 years of recent Cardiac Stepdown, IMC, or PCU nursing experience
- At least 1 prior travel nurse assignment required
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
- Experience with Cerner EMR charting system preferred
- Skills in telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, wound care, and high-flow nasal cannula
- Ability to float to units of equal or lower acuity as needed
- Comfortable caring for patients with possible COVID-19 exposure
- Two supervisor references required
- Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality cardiac nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a stepdown unit
- Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms; manage dysrhythmias and telemetry
- Administer medications, therapies, and cardiac interventions as prescribed
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including IV, PT, RT, phlebotomy, radiology, pharmacy, and rapid response
- Document patient care using Cerner electronic medical records (EMR)
- Maintain strict infection control and isolation precautions
- Float to other nursing units of similar or lower acuity as needed
- Participate in orientation and complete required modules (average 12 hours pre-start)
Why Choose Baltimore, MD 21218 for Your Nursing Career?
Located near Johns Hopkins University and historic neighborhoods, Baltimore's 21218 area offers a lively urban environment with access to cultural attractions, green spaces, and a diverse food scene. Experience the best of Maryland nursing jobs while making a difference in patient care!
Apply now to join our healthcare team and start your travel nursing journey in Baltimore, MD!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:www.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 - Travel Division Job ID #428446. 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: Cardiac Stepdown
About GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
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