Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Clinton, MD
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$1,987/weekOverview
- Start Date10/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a dynamic critical care team as an ICU Registered Nurse in Clinton, Maryland 20735. This travel nursing opportunity offers high-acuity care in IMC and ICU settings for adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. If you are an experienced critical care RN who thrives in variety and clinical challenge, this 13-week assignment could be the right fit.
Clinton, MD offers the comfort of a suburban Maryland community with convenient access to the greater Washington, D.C. metro area, giving you nearby dining, shopping, and commuter options during your travel nurse assignment.
Job Details
- Position: ICU Registered Nurse
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing
- Setting: IMC / ICU
- Location: Clinton, Maryland 20735
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
- Shifts Per Week: 3
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,770 - $1,860
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend; 6 weekend shifts during the contract
- Orientation: 24 hours
- Float Expectation: May float to ICU, ED, and Med Surg as needed
- Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
- Charting System: Cerner
Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for assignment in Maryland
- At least 2 years of recent ICU nursing experience required
- Must have completed at least 1 prior travel nurse assignment
- Experience in both IMC and ICU settings preferred
- Cerner experience required
- ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Must successfully pass the Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with a minimum score of 80% overall and 100% on lethal rhythms
- Strong critical care skills, including cardiac telemetry, ventilator support, tracheostomy care, and management of non-titratable drips
- Comfortable working with adults and geriatric patients in a high-acuity hospital environment
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality nursing care for patients in IMC and ICU settings
- Monitor patient status and respond to changes with strong clinical judgment and critical thinking
- Care for patients with cardiac, neurologic, respiratory, and GI/GU diagnoses
- Manage ventilators, tracheostomies, HFNC, BiPAP/CPAP, and oxygen therapy
- Administer and monitor blood products, cardiac drips, vasoactive drips, and IV insulin protocols as assigned
- Perform and support central line, PICC, peripheral IV, and chest tube care
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient-centered care
- Support telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, rapid response, and code team interventions
- Float to ICU, ED, or Med Surg units as needed to meet patient care needs
- Maintain accurate documentation and follow unit-specific policies and procedures
Apply now to take the next step in your Maryland travel nursing career and join a supportive critical care team in Clinton, MD.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Clinton, MD
As a Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse in Clinton, MD here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Clinton, MD is slightly higher than the national average, with housing being the main contributor.
- However, wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 87°F, and the average low in winter is around 26°F.
- There are options for short term rentals in Clinton, MD, and they are relatively easy to find.
- The area is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
- The population is diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to air quality.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- There are various restaurants offering diverse cuisines, and the area has a growing art and music scene.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local recreational activities, and there are outdoor spaces for hiking and nature exploration.
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