Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

Pediatric Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Jobs in Baltimore, MD

Position Overview

Join a rewarding 13-week pediatric travel nursing assignment in Baltimore, Maryland, and use your RN expertise to care for children and adolescents with complex medical needs. This mixed pediatric stepdown and rehabilitation unit supports patients with neurological, respiratory, cardiac, post-surgical, and rehabilitation needs. The ideal Pediatric Registered Nurse is confident managing tracheostomies and ventilators, providing family-centered care, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Baltimore offers a vibrant blend of historic neighborhoods, waterfront attractions, cultural experiences, and convenient access to the surrounding Mid-Atlantic region.

Pediatric Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Baltimore, Maryland
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
• Shift Times: Days, approximately 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; nights, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Patient Population: Pediatric and adolescent patients
• Typical Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Holidays as scheduled
• Call: Not required
• Floating: May be required within the RN scope of practice and to other departments as needed
• Charting: Meditech experience preferred

Pediatric Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Maryland or Compact Registered Nurse license
• At least 2 years of recent RN experience; pediatric experience is acceptable with the required clinical skills
• Experience in pediatric stepdown, pediatric rehabilitation, pediatric medical-surgical, or a comparable healthcare setting
• Demonstrated tracheostomy care and ventilator management experience
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association
• Current CPI certification
• Experience caring for patients with respiratory or cardiac needs is strongly preferred
• Ability to manage a 1:4 patient assignment and float within scope when needed
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply

Pediatric Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to pediatric and adolescent patients in a mixed stepdown and rehabilitation setting
• Manage patients with traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, burns, wounds, feeding disorders, failure to thrive, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, and post-orthopedic surgical needs
• Provide tracheostomy care and ventilator management for patients with complex respiratory or cardiac conditions
• Perform patient assessments, administer medications, manage peripheral and central or implanted lines, and initiate and maintain IV access
• Provide enteral feedings, including bottle, breast, and gavage feedings, as clinically indicated
• Perform NG tube management, suctioning, oxygen delivery, wound care, infection prevention, and isolation precautions
• Collaborate with physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team
• Educate patients and families while supporting safe transitions and individualized rehabilitation goals

Apply now for this pediatric travel RN opportunity in Baltimore, Maryland, and join a healthcare team providing specialized care to children and adolescents.

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.