Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown

Job Overview

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Leonardtown, Maryland.

• Location: Leonardtown, MD 20650 (St. Mary's County, Southern Maryland)
• Position: Travel Cardiac Stepdown RN / Telemetry RN (Intermediate Care - IMC)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (March 30, 2026 – June 29, 2026)
• Shift: Day shift, 3x12‑hour shifts per week (07:00 – 19:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1710–$1800/week
• Employment Type: Travel nursing job
• Unit: Intermediate Care/Cardiac Stepdown (IMC) – Telemetry
• Patient Census: 15 beds, adult population
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend required (schedule directed by unit needs)
• Orientation: 24 hours

• Minimum 2 years recent Cardiac Stepdown, IMC, or Telemetry RN experience (preferred: community hospital, LTAC, trauma exposure)
• Active RN license:
  Maryland RN or Compact RN accepted (must be active and in good standing)
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Must pass Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam (minimum 80% overall; 100% on lethal rhythms)
• Demonstrated ability to manage patient ratios typically 1:4–1:6
• Comfortable floating to Telemetry and Medical‑Surgical units as needed
• First‑time travel nurses are welcome to apply
• Required:
  
  Flu vaccine (no exemptions) and two supervisor references
• Preferred skills: prior charge nurse experience, cardiac telemetry monitoring, familiarity with cardiac drips and advanced cardiac life support protocols

• Provide compassionate, evidence‑based nursing care to adult cardiac stepdown and telemetry patients
• Continuous cardiac monitoring and management of dysrhythmias; interpretation of telemetry strips and response to arrhythmias
• Administer and titrate non‑infusion and non‑titrating cardiac drips per unit protocol
• Perform bedside monitoring, IV/infusion therapy, and manage central and peripheral lines
• Care for patients with chest tubes, PCA infusions, enteral feeding tubes, and pre/post hemodialysis needs
• Use BiPAP/CPAP, high‑flow nasal cannula, and oxygen delivery devices as indicated
• Implement isolation precautions, PPE protocols, and maintain infection control standards
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members: respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, case management, and rapid response teams
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record and complete unit‑specific training modules

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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.

Submit your resume, current RN license, ACLS/BLS certifications, and two supervisor references to be considered for this travel nursing job in Leonardtown, Maryland.

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GHR Healthcare Job . 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.