Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Glen Burnie, MD
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Glen Burnie, MD | Telemetry RN needed; BLS, ACLS, and Epic experience required. Join a leading medical center in the Baltimore area for a 12-week travel nursing contract.

Be part of a dedicated team at a major medical center in Glen Burnie, Maryland (21061). This Cardiac Stepdown RN travel opportunity places you in a busy Med Surg/Telemetry stepdown unit with strong interdisciplinary support and access to Baltimore-area amenities, parks, and neighborhoods. Ideal for experienced Telemetry RNs and Cardiac Stepdown nurses seeking travel nurse roles in Maryland.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,920 – $2,020
• Location: Glen Burnie, MD 21061 (Baltimore metro area)
• Contract Length: 12 weeks
• Shift: Night shifts, 3x12-hour (20:00 – 08:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit: Med Surg 4 West — Cardiac Stepdown / Telemetry (27 beds)
• Start Date: 05/04/2026
• Employment Type: Travel RN / Travel Nurse
• Scrub Color: Dark Blue

Job Requirements (Cardiac Stepdown RN / Telemetry RN)

• Minimum 2 years recent Cardiac Stepdown or Telemetry RN experience (MedSurg/Telemetry)
• Active Maryland RN license or Compact RN license
• Current BLS and ACLS (AHA only). CPI and NIHSS required
• Epic charting (Epic EMR) experience required
• Comfortable floating to specialty sister units and lower-acuity MedSurg units as needed
• Ability to work every other weekend and scheduled holidays
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility (travel nurse eligibility)
• Two satisfactory professional references from most recent employers
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)

Responsibilities (Telemetry / Cardiac Stepdown Duties)

• Provide high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with cardiac and medical-surgical diagnoses (COPD, GI bleed, ESRD, cardiac dysrhythmias, electrolyte imbalances)
• Continuous cardiac telemetry monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Manage patients on cardiac drips, IV insulin protocols, and blood products
• Care for ventilator-dependent patients, chest tubes, BiPAP/CPAP, and patients receiving dialysis (peritoneal dialysis)
• Perform and assist with specialty bedside procedures including thoracentesis and peritoneal dialysis
• Manage central, PICC, and peripheral lines and wound care including wound vacs
• Operate and utilize equipment such as EKG, Zoll, Viking lift, and sit-to-stand
• Respond to rapid response and code team activations and collaborate in acute situations
• Work closely with interdisciplinary teams: respiratory therapy, IV team, physical therapy, pharmacy, and radiology
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in Epic EMR and comply with facility policies
• Float to sister units as required to meet patient care needs

Why join this Maryland travel nurse role: competitive weekly pay, a supportive cardiac stepdown team, and an opportunity to expand Telemetry RN and MedSurg experience in the Baltimore area. Apply now to secure this Travel Cardiac Stepdown RN position in Glen Burnie, MD. Join our healthcare team today!

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