Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Stepdown/IMC – Night Shift – Leonardtown, MD

Apply now for a 13-week Maryland travel nursing assignment caring for adult patients in a telemetry-focused cardiac stepdown and Intermediate Care Unit (IMC) in Leonardtown.

Bring your cardiac stepdown, PCU, and telemetry nursing expertise to a collaborative adult inpatient setting. This travel RN opportunity offers the chance to care for medically complex patients while enjoying the welcoming, historic character and waterfront surroundings of Southern Maryland.

Travel RN Job Details

• Position: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown/Intermediate Care Unit (IMC)
• Patient Population: Adults
• Location: Leonardtown, Maryland
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,710–$1,800
• Start Date: November 23, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 12-hour night shifts
• Shift Hours: 6:45 p.m. – 7:15 a.m.
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend, based on unit operational needs
• Holiday Coverage: Required
• Call: Not required
• Floating: May float to Telemetry and Medical-Surgical units as needed

Travel RN Job Requirements

• Active Maryland RN license or compact RN license required at the time of submission
• At least 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience in PCU, IMC, cardiac stepdown, telemetry, or a comparable setting
• At least 1 completed travel nursing assignment required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Successful completion of a cardiac rhythm interpretation assessment with a minimum overall score of 80% and a 100% score on lethal rhythms
• Demonstrated experience with telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Experience caring for patients requiring cardiac drips without titration, heparin protocols, chest tubes, PCA infusions, IV therapy, and oxygen support
• Experience with BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, central line care, feeding tubes, renal failure, and pre-/post-hemodialysis care is preferred
• Previous charge, community hospital, or higher-acuity experience is preferred
• Ability to complete required onboarding modules and compliance activities within designated timeframes
• Flu vaccination is required

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients in a cardiac stepdown and IMC environment
• Perform ongoing assessments, recognize changes in condition, and escalate concerns appropriately
• Monitor telemetry and interpret cardiac rhythms, including identifying potentially life-threatening dysrhythmias
• Manage non-titratable cardiac drips, IV infusions, heparin protocols, PCA therapy, and oxygen delivery systems
• Provide care for patients with conditions including cardiac disease, COPD or asthma, sepsis, pneumothorax, ESRD or dialysis needs, diabetes, blood pressure instability, and postoperative diagnoses
• Provide chest tube, central line, peripheral IV, feeding tube, and isolation precaution care
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, physical therapy, social services, rapid response teams, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Float to Telemetry and Medical-Surgical units when requested while maintaining safe, effective patient care
• Document care accurately and communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team

Apply now for this Maryland travel nursing opportunity and bring your cardiac stepdown and telemetry RN experience to a collaborative healthcare team in Leonardtown.

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.