Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

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

Apply now for a 13-week Cardiac Stepdown RN travel contract in Washington, DC, caring for adult and geriatric patients in a high-acuity cardiac intermediate-care setting. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse with strong telemetry, dysrhythmia management, respiratory support, and cardiac medication infusion skills. Washington, DC offers historic landmarks, renowned museums, diverse dining, vibrant neighborhoods, and convenient public transportation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Washington, DC
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• 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.
• Nursing Unit: Cardiac intermediate care/stepdown (PCU/IMC)
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Unit Profile: Approximately 14 beds with an average daily census of 14 patients
• Weekend Coverage: Required, including approximately four weekend shifts during the contract
• Holidays: As needed

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in the District of Columbia; a pending DC license may be considered with documented proof of pending status, and the license must be active before the start date
• At least 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience in PCU, IMC, cardiac stepdown, stepdown, or a comparable telemetry setting
• At least 1 previous travel nursing assignment
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Demonstrated experience with telemetry, including the interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience caring for ventilated patients and managing ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula
• Experience managing cardiac infusions, including Cardizem, amiodarone, nitroglycerin, nicardipine, and heparin
• Experience with Cerner or a comparable electronic health record system preferred
• Moderate sedation experience is a plus but is not required
• Willingness to complete required clinical competency, rhythm interpretation, and onboarding modules

Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a cardiac intermediate-care setting
• Monitor telemetry and promptly identify, interpret, and respond to changes in cardiac rhythms
• Assess and manage patients receiving cardiac medication infusions and other high-alert therapies
• Care for patients requiring mechanical ventilation, BiPAP/CPAP, and high-flow oxygen therapy
• Perform ongoing assessments, develop and implement individualized plans of care, and evaluate patient outcomes
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rehabilitation, rapid response, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Recognize changes in patient condition and initiate timely interventions and escalation of care
• Administer medications safely, maintain accurate documentation, and provide patient and family education
• Promote a safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care environment throughout each shift

Apply now for this Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse travel nursing opportunity in Washington, DC.

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.