Travel Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown in Bowie, MD

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Leonardtown, Maryland.
Job Description and Requirements
• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) Job – Leonardtown, MD

Advance your nursing career with a high-demand travel nursing job as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) in Leonardtown, Maryland (zip code 20650). This 13-week travel RN assignment offers you the chance to work in a leading Intermediate Care/Cardiac Stepdown Unit while enjoying the scenic waterfronts and historic charm of Southern Maryland. Join our healthcare team and experience one of the top Maryland nursing jobs in a supportive, community hospital environment.
Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Details
• Location: Leonardtown, MD 20650 (Maryland healthcare job)
• Unit: Intermediate Care/Cardiac Stepdown Unit
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: January 5, 2026
• End Date: April 6, 2026
• Shift: Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (07:00 - 19:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1590 - $1710
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing (W2)
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend required (schedule directed by unit needs)
• Float: Required to Telemetry and Medical-Surgical units as needed
Registered Nurse Qualifications
• Active RN license in Maryland or Compact State (required for Maryland travel nursing jobs)
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in PCU, IMC, or Stepdown nursing
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications
• Previous charge nurse experience strongly preferred
• Experience managing patient ratios of 4-6
• Ability to float to Telemetry and Medical-Surgical units (ratios 1:5/1:6)
• Two supervisor references required
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
• First-time travel nurses welcome
Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities
• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult patients with cardiac and complex medical conditions in a stepdown setting
• Monitor and manage cardiac drips (non-titratable), dysrhythmias, and telemetry
• Care for patients with chest tubes, central lines, feeding tubes, and PCA infusions
• Administer IV medications, insulin protocols, and oxygen therapies (including high flow nasal cannula, CPAP, BIPAP)
• Pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, and Pharmacy
• Float to Telemetry and Medical-Surgical units as needed
• Participate in bedside monitoring and utilize special equipment such as ultrasound IV and lift equipment
• Maintain strict adherence to isolation precautions and infection control protocols

Take the next step in your nursing career with this travel Cardiac Stepdown RN job in Leonardtown, Maryland. Apply now to join our healthcare team and make a difference in patient outcomes while enjoying all that Southern Maryland has to offer!
Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:www.ghrhealthcare.com
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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #437699. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Cardiac Stepdown
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