Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Baltimore, MD
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (Travel RN) – Transplant IMC | Baltimore, MD

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (Travel RN) in Baltimore, MD 21201 — 12-week travel nursing contract providing post-operative care for vascular, kidney, and liver transplant patients in a Transplant Intermediate Care Unit (IMC). Ideal for experienced transplant nurses and IMC RNs seeking Maryland travel nursing jobs. Apply now to join our transplant nursing team today.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,890 – $2,000
• Location: Baltimore, MD 21201 (Baltimore, MD travel nursing; Maryland nursing jobs)
• Contract Length: 12 weeks
• Start Date: May 11, 2026
• Shift: 3 x 12-hour nights (19:00 – 07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Setting: Transplant Intermediate Care Unit (IMC) — Cardiac Stepdown / Transplant Nurse role
• Patient Population: Adults – Geriatrics
• Unit Size: 27 rooms; daily census ~24
• Weekend Coverage: Every third weekend required
• Holiday Coverage: Required as scheduled
• Floating: May float within specialty and sister facilities as needed

Qualifications & Job Requirements

• Active Maryland RN license or Compact RN license (required at time of submission)
• Minimum 2 years of recent Intermediate Care (IMC) or stepdown nursing experience (required)
• Transplant experience required (vascular, kidney, or liver transplant post-op care)
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications (AHA only)
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Experience with Epic electronic medical record (Epic charting) preferred
• Ability to float within scope across specialty IMC and sister units
• Two professional references (recent supervisor/manager and charge RN)
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
• Must reside 50+ miles from facility (locals not accepted)

Key Responsibilities (Cardiac Stepdown / Transplant RN)

• Provide comprehensive post-operative care for vascular, kidney, and liver transplant patients in the Transplant IMC
• Perform hemodynamic monitoring, neurovascular assessments, and continuous clinical surveillance
• Monitor surgical sites for bleeding, infection, and evaluate graft function and signs of rejection
• Administer pain management, immunosuppressants, anticoagulation, and IV therapies safely
• Monitor labs, urine output, fluid balance, and electrolyte management
• Identify and intervene for complications such as thrombosis, graft dysfunction, and acute rejection
• Provide patient and family education on medication adherence, post-op care, discharge planning, and lifestyle adjustments
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physical therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, social work, and transplant specialists
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations
• Participate in unit orientation, competency validation, and ongoing clinical education

Experience Baltimore’s thriving arts scene, diverse culinary offerings, and scenic Inner Harbor while advancing your career in transplant nursing. This travel RN opportunity offers hands-on transplant experience and professional growth in a leading medical center. Apply now — join our healthcare team and make a difference for transplant patients in Baltimore, MD.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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.