Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Clinton, MD
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$1,939/weekOverview
- Start Date11/02/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity in Clinton, Maryland for an experienced cardiac stepdown, intermediate care, PCU, or ICU nurse. This 13-week night shift travel assignment offers the opportunity to care for adult and geriatric patients with complex cardiac, neurologic, respiratory, and gastrointestinal or genitourinary conditions. The unit supports collaborative care with respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, rapid response teams, and other essential resources. Located in Prince George's County, Clinton provides a welcoming suburban setting with convenient access to Washington, D.C., nearby parks, local amenities, and the broader National Capital Region.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Location: Clinton, Maryland, in Prince George's County
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,730-$1,820
- Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- End Date: February 1, 2027
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week
- Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
- Weekly Hours: 36 hours
- Unit: Cardiac Stepdown / Intermediate Care with ICU support
- Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4 on days, nights, and weekends
- Weekend Coverage: Six weekend shifts, Saturday or Sunday, during a six-week period; every other weekend is required
- Floating: May float to ICU, Emergency Department, and Medical-Surgical units as needed
- Orientation: 24 hours
Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland or a valid compact license
- At least 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience, including experience in an ICU, IMC, PCU, cardiac stepdown, or comparable critical care setting
- At least one completed travel nursing assignment
- Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
- Recent experience with Cerner electronic medical record systems
- Strong cardiac telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation skills
- Ability to successfully complete an EKG rhythm interpretation assessment with a minimum overall score of 80% and a perfect score on lethal rhythms
- Two supervisory references, including one from the most recent assignment
- Willingness to meet required vaccination and assignment compliance standards
Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities
- Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a cardiac stepdown and intermediate care (IMC) environment
- Monitor cardiac telemetry, recognize and respond to dysrhythmias, and support patients with post-myocardial infarction and post-cardiac procedure needs
- Care for patients requiring non-titratable cardiac and vasoactive infusions, heparin protocols, oxygen therapy, high-flow nasal cannula, BiPAP or CPAP, and ventilator or tracheostomy support
- Manage central lines, PICC lines, peripheral IVs, chest tubes, feeding tubes, wound care, and blood product administration
- Provide pre- and post-care for cardiac catheterization, angiography, hemodialysis, and other specialized procedures
- Interpret arterial blood gases and assess patients with cardiac, neurologic, respiratory, and renal conditions
- Use rapid response and code team resources when indicated, escalating changes in patient condition promptly
- Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in Cerner
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, physical therapy, social services, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Float to assigned units as needed while maintaining high standards of patient care and professional nursing practice
Apply now for this Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse travel assignment in Clinton, Maryland, and bring your critical care expertise to a collaborative intermediate care team.
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.
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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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