Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Washington, DC Travel Nursing Contract

Experienced Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurses are invited to join a high-acuity telemetry team in Washington, DC. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers PCU/IMC experience caring for adult and geriatric patients with complex cardiac conditions, ventilatory support, and critical-care needs.

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Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Washington, DC
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel Registered Nurse contract
• Start Date: November 23, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,730–$1,820
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
• Shift Options: Days, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; nights, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend, with holidays as needed
• Unit: Cardiac stepdown/intermediate care (PCU/IMC)
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients; average daily census of approximately 14

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the District of Columbia; pending DC licensure may be considered with proof of application and a license in hand before the start date
• At least 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience in PCU, IMC, cardiac stepdown, telemetry, or a comparable setting
• At least 1 previous travel assignment required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Strong telemetry nursing experience, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience caring for ventilated patients and managing patients on BiPAP/CPAP and high-flow nasal cannula
• Experience with cardiac infusions, including Cardizem, amiodarone, nitroglycerin, nicardipine, and heparin
• Cerner experience preferred
• Must be willing to complete applicable rhythm interpretation and assignment-specific onboarding requirements
• Flu vaccination required

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care to patients in a cardiac stepdown and intermediate care environment
• Monitor telemetry and recognize, interpret, and respond to dysrhythmias and changes in patient condition
• Administer and titrate cardiac drips according to provider orders and established protocols
• Care for patients requiring mechanical ventilation, BiPAP/CPAP, and high-flow oxygen therapy
• Perform comprehensive assessments, medication administration, care planning, and patient education
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rapid response, rehabilitation, and other interdisciplinary teams
• Accurately document patient care and clinical changes in the electronic medical record
• Support safe transitions of care and communicate effectively with patients, families, and the care team

Apply now for this Washington, DC travel nursing opportunity and join a high-acuity cardiac stepdown healthcare team.

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.