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

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Telemetry Neuro | Baltimore, Maryland

Apply now for a 14-week travel nursing assignment for an experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RN providing neuro and stroke care in Baltimore, Maryland. Join a collaborative adult and geriatric neuro-medical-surgical telemetry team caring for patients with complex neurological and medical conditions in a certified stroke-care environment. This travel nurse job offers experience with continuous telemetry and bedside EEG monitoring. Baltimore is a vibrant city known for its waterfront attractions, diverse dining, rich history, and convenient urban lifestyle.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910–$2,010
• Location: Baltimore, Maryland
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Duration: 14 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:5
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend and holiday coverage required
• Floating: May float within scope to medical-surgical and medical-surgical telemetry units
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Charting: Cerner experience preferred
• Time-Off Policy: Time-off requests are subject to assignment guidelines; no time off is accepted after an auto-offer

Med/Surg Telemetry RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in Maryland or a valid compact RN license at the time of submission
• At least 2 years of recent medical-surgical telemetry nursing experience
• Required experience in neurology, acute stroke or CVA care, and pre- and post-neurosurgical care
• Experience with spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, renal failure, and pre- and post-hemodialysis care
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Maryland-approved trauma education, including the required 16-hour trauma certification by the specified deadline
• Completion of annual stroke and trauma continuing education requirements
• Successful completion of a basic EKG assessment before orientation
• Ability to interpret dysrhythmias and provide telemetry-based nursing care
• TCRN certification is preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience and travel nursing experience are preferred, though first-time travelers are welcome to apply

Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients with CVA, ischemic stroke, epilepsy, seizures, cervical stenosis, radiculopathy, rhabdomyolysis, spinal conditions, post-laminectomy recovery, post-ACDF recovery, post-craniotomy recovery, and withdrawal-related conditions
• Monitor patients using bedside and remote telemetry, continuous EEG monitoring, and bladder scanning
• Perform neurological assessments and recognize changes in patient condition, escalating concerns appropriately
• Manage cardiac telemetry, dysrhythmias, heparin protocols, oxygen therapy, IV therapy, central and peripheral lines, PICC lines, and blood product administration
• Provide feeding-tube care, wound and wound-vac care, surgical drain management, isolation and PPE practices, and tracheostomy care as applicable
• Support patients receiving or preparing for hemodialysis and those with renal impairment
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including rehabilitation, respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, social services, and rapid response teams
• Float to comparable medical-surgical and telemetry units as needed while practicing within scope

Apply now to advance your travel nursing career with this Med/Surg Telemetry Neuro RN opportunity in Baltimore, Maryland.

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.