Cardiac Stepdown RN
Towson, MD
Prime Staffing
3x12 hrs

ID: 63988769 Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30) Description: Cardiac step-down RN*Will accept locals at a local reduced travel rate - seek details from AMStart Date: 8/10/26Contract length: 8 weeksShift/Hours: 3x12 Nights 1900-0730License/Certifications: MD RN license, ACLS, BLS, CPI, NIHSSRatio: 1:4Patient Population: Adult / GeriatricPatient Diagnoses: Dysrhythmia/heart blocks with or without medical comorbidity, pre-op cardiac surgery and post-operative cardiac surgery /TAVR care/post op permanent pacemaker placement, post op mitral clips; medicine population on occasionSpecial procedures: EKGs, Drips: Cardizem, amiodarone, heparin, dopamine, dobutamine, Lasix, Hypertonic NA+ * Not titratable, within a parameter. Chest tube management, strict I&O, foley insertion and care, mobility using cardiac walkerSpecial Equipment: Tele, Monitor Techs. IV Pumps (ICU Medical Plum Duo Infusion System), 02, tele monitoring, Pulse oximeter, VS machine, SCDs, bed/chair alarms, chest tubes, pericardial drains, Foleys, external cardiac pacer for epicardial wiresWeekends: Every other weekendFloating: Required within the specialty and lower acuity's as neededHolidays: holidays required as they fall, as scheduledNew Approved Request Modified Time:8/10/2026 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Kelly Tynes Account Manager Email: COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required Flu Vaccine: Required - No Exemptions Submittals:High Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : Preferred Years of Experience : 2 Patient Ratio Experience : 4 Charting System Experience : Required Charting System Name : Epic Community Hospital Experience : Required LTAC Experience : - Trauma Level I Experience : - Trauma Level II Experience : - Travel Experience Required : - Certifications : ACLS, BLS, CPI, NIHSSSkills : Accessing/Managing Ports, BiPAP/CPAP management*, Blood Product Administration, Cardiac Telemetry, Central line care/management, Chest tubes-Emerson/PleurEvac, Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI), Feeding tube care and management, Heparin Protocols, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)*, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Isolation Precautions/PPE, IV insulin protocols, Manage Cardiac drips- no titration, Management of dysrhythmias, Nasal Cannula, Non-invasive airway management, Oxygen administration, Oxygen tanks, Pacemakers/Temporary/Permanent, PCA, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, Peripheral Line Care/Management, Phlebotomy*, PICC line management, Post Cardiac Angiogram, Post MI, Pre/Post Cardiac Cath, Pre/Post Cardiac Surgery, Pre/Post Hemodialysis Management, Renal failure, Sheath Removal, Starting and maintaining IVs, Surgical drains, Telemetry, Telemetry - on the unit monitoring, Telemetry - remote monitoring*, Titration of Insulin drips, TR Band, Tracheostomy care/management, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), TURP, Use of Rapid Response/Code teams, Wound Care/Wound Vac* Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : Other Patient Ratios Days : 4 Patient Ratios Nights : 4 Patient Ratios Weekends : 4 Float Required : Required within the specialty and lower acuity's as needed Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : True Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : - Pre-Approved Time Off : one Orientation Hours : 24 Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Adults, Geriatrics Daily Census : 16 Number of Visits Per Day : - Number of Rooms : 18 Number of Beds : 18 Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Unit Secretary Patient Diagnoses : Dysrhythmia/heart blocks with or without medical comorbidity, pre-op cardiac surgery and post-operative cardiac surgery /TAVR care/post op permanent pacemaker placement, post op mitral clips; medicine population on occasion Special Procedures/Unit Details : EKGs, Drips: Cardizem, amiodarone, heparin, dopamine, dobutamine, Lasix, Hypertonic NA+ * Not titratable, within a parameter. Chest tube management, strict I&O, foley insertion and care, mobility using cardiac walker Special Equipment : Tele, Monitor Techs. IV Pumps (ICU Medical Plum Duo Infusion System), 02, tele monitoring, Pulse oximeter, VS machine, SCDs, bed/chair alarms, chest tubes, pericardial drains, Foleys, external cardiac pacer for epicardial wires #Tier2 Travel Compliance UMMS Policies: Local Rule : Unless job specifically says locals accepted , locals under 50 miles are not accepted (perm address 50+ miles from the hospital address). RTO: Max 7 days can be requested. If more than 4 consecutive days, an additional week must be added on to the back end on new contracts. Holiday RTO : Most locations and units will allow for one major holiday off during the winter season, refer to the individual job posting for specifics. Auto Offer Units: The candidate must accept without an interview. Scheduling Requests : Schedule restrictions cannot be requested or guaranteed. Float : Candidates must be comfortable floating within scope with no restrictions or special requests - travelers are first to float. Return Traveler Policy : Note if return traveler, typically candidate must be away for at least 6 months from the system after completion of assignment. Return Staff Policy : Note if the traveler was formerly staff within health system. All former staff must be gone for 12 months before they can return as a traveler. Extensions: Most locations will allow for one contract and one extension and then the traveler must take a 6-month break before they can return to that facility/unit. Exceptions are rare. Certs/License Requirements: RN License: Must have an active MD or Compact License at time of submission Certifications: CPI Certificate Most units will require the CPI certification as part of compliance. The Calm Every Storm online version is currently the only acceptable online vendor. BLS/ACLS/PALS - AHA ONLY NRP NRP or AAP accepted Compliance: Onboarding: Travelers are required to go in for their labs within 72 hours of signing their contract Deadline : Compliance document deadline is 5 days prior to start. Modules : Modules are non-billable, factored in NBO Submittal Details: #Tier2 Travel ComplianceUMMS Policies:Local Rule: Unless job specifically says locals accepted, locals under 50 miles are not accepted (perm address 50+ miles from the hospital address).RTO: Max 7 days can be requested. If more than 4 consecutive days, an additional week must be added on to the back end on new contracts.Holiday RTO: Most locations and units will allow for one major holiday off during the winter season, refer to the individual job posting for specifics.Auto Offer Units: The candidate must accept without an interview.Scheduling Requests: Schedule restrictions cannot be requested or guaranteed.Float: Candidates must be comfortable floating within scope with no restrictions or special requests - travelers are first to float.Return Traveler Policy: Note if return traveler, typically candidate must be away for at least 6 months from the system after completion of assignment.Return Staff Policy: Note if the traveler was formerly staff within health system. All former staff must be gone for 12 months before they can return as a traveler.Extensions: Most locations will allow for one contract and one extension and then the traveler must take a 6-month break before they can return to that facility/unit. Exceptions are rare.Certs/License Requirements:RN License: Must have an active MD or Compact License at time of submissionCertifications:CPI Certificate Most units will require the CPI certification as part of compliance.  The Calm Every Storm online version is currently the only acceptable online vendor.BLS/ACLS/PALS - AHA ONLYNRP NRP or AAP acceptedCompliance:Onboarding: Travelers are required to go in for their labs within 72 hours of signing their contractDeadline: Compliance document deadline is 5 days prior to start.Modules: Modules are non-billable, factored in NBO Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:56