Travel Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown in Forest Heights, MD

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Clinton, 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

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Jobs in Clinton, Maryland

Advance your nursing career with a rewarding travel assignment as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) in Clinton, Maryland (zip code 20735). Join a leading healthcare team in an Intermediate Care (IMC) unit, providing specialized cardiac, neuro, respiratory, and GI/GU patient care. Clinton, MD, located near Washington, D.C., offers excellent amenities and a welcoming community—making it a top destination for travel nursing jobs in Maryland.
Travel Nursing Job Details
• Location: Clinton, Maryland (20735) – Greater Washington, D.C. area
• Job Title: Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN)
• Assignment Length: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Healthcare Setting: Intermediate Care/Cardiac Stepdown Unit
• Shifts: Rotating Day (07:00 - 19:30) and Night (19:00 - 07:30); 3x12-hour shifts/week
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1610 - $1730
• Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Start Date: December 1, 2025
• End Date: March 2, 2026
• Weekend/Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and holiday rotation
• Float Requirement: ICU and Med Surg float as needed
• Scrub Color: Ceil Blue (not provided)
• Flu Vaccine: Required (no exemptions)
Registered Nurse Qualifications
• Minimum 2 years of recent Cardiac Stepdown, IMC, or acute care RN experience
• Active Registered Nurse license (Maryland or compact state)
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Proficiency with Cerner EMR charting system
• Strong clinical skills in cardiac telemetry, IV therapy/phlebotomy, CVA care, respiratory care, and management of cardiac/respiratory drips (no titration)
• Successful completion of Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam (minimum 80% overall, 100% on lethal rhythms)
• Two supervisor references required
• Flu vaccine required prior to start
• First-time travel nurses welcome
Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities
• Provide high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in the Cardiac Stepdown/IMC unit
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and telemetry for cardiac patients
• Administer IV therapies, blood products, and manage central/PICC lines
• Deliver respiratory support, including trach care, high-flow nasal cannula, and non-invasive airway management
• Float to ICU and Med Surg units as required
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, social services)
• Participate in rapid response/code teams and maintain isolation precautions
• Document patient care accurately using Cerner EMR
• Work every other weekend and holiday as scheduled

Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your travel nursing career in Clinton, Maryland!
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 #428817. 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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