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Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Telemetry Contract in Baltimore, MD

Join a fast-paced adult cardiac telemetry Progressive Care Unit (PCU) as a travel Registered Nurse in Baltimore, Maryland. This 13-week travel nursing contract is ideal for an experienced PCU nurse, stepdown RN, or cardiac telemetry nurse who is confident caring for higher-acuity cardiac patients, managing telemetry, and supporting timely transitions of care. Baltimore offers a vibrant waterfront setting, rich history, diverse neighborhoods, and convenient access to cultural attractions, dining, and outdoor activities.

Travel PCU RN Job Details

• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Cardiac Telemetry Nursing
• Contract: 13 weeks
• Location: Baltimore, Maryland
• Start Date: December 7, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910–$2,010
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift: 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Population: Adult patients
• Typical Assignment: Approximately 1 nurse to 4 patients, with assignments of up to 1 nurse to 5 patients based on acuity and unit needs
• Unit Environment: 48-bed cardiac telemetry PCU with interdisciplinary clinical support
• Floating: May be required within scope of practice to meet patient-care needs
• On-Call: Not required
• Charting: Cerner experience preferred
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs

PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland or a compact-state RN license at the time of submission
• At least 2 years of recent PCU, progressive care, stepdown, or cardiac telemetry nursing experience
• Strong telemetry assessment, dysrhythmia interpretation, and cardiac rhythm management skills
• Experience caring for patients before and after cardiac catheterization procedures
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Completion of a basic EKG assessment is required
• Annual stroke education, as required for the role
• Experience with cardiac drips, including amiodarone, diltiazem, dopamine, dobutamine, nitroglycerin, furosemide, and insulin protocols
• Competency with heparin protocols, blood product administration, PCA therapy, IV starts and maintenance, phlebotomy, peripheral lines, and telemetry monitoring
• Ability to work effectively in a team-nursing model alongside PCAs/CNAs and LPNs
• Teaching hospital, Level I or II trauma, charge nurse, and travel nursing experience are preferred

Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients with congestive heart failure, NSTEMI, atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response, other dysrhythmias, and post-cardiac catheterization needs
• Monitor telemetry and recognize, interpret, and appropriately respond to changes in cardiac rhythm and patient condition
• Safely administer and monitor ordered cardiac, anticoagulation, insulin, and other high-acuity medication infusions within scope and protocol
• Perform focused and comprehensive assessments, medication administration, IV management, blood product administration, wound and drain care, and ongoing reassessment
• Support pre- and post-cardiac catheterization care and coordinate treatment with the interdisciplinary team
• Complete hourly rounding, bedside shift report, patient education, care coordination, and timely discharge preparation
• Respond to changes in condition and utilize rapid response or code team resources when indicated
• Float to like units within scope of practice as needed while maintaining safe, high-quality patient care

Apply now for this Baltimore, Maryland travel nursing opportunity and join a collaborative cardiac telemetry PCU 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.