Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse Job in Leonardtown, Maryland

Join a cardiac nursing travel assignment in Leonardtown, Maryland, and support adult patients in a busy cardiac stepdown/IMC unit. This 13-week travel RN opportunity is ideal for a skilled telemetry nurse who excels in rhythm interpretation, higher-acuity patient care, and fast-paced hospital settings.

Enjoy working in scenic Southern Maryland while contributing to a collaborative healthcare team and making a meaningful impact on every shift. If you are looking for cardiac stepdown nursing jobs, telemetry nurse jobs, or Maryland travel nursing opportunities, this role offers a strong fit.

Job Details

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Intermediate Care (IMC)
• Job Title: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Leonardtown, Maryland
• Setting: On-site hospital-based adult cardiac stepdown unit
• Shift: 3x12-hour night shifts, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM
• Shift Type: 12-hour nights
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,710 - $1,800
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required
• Float Requirement: Float to Telemetry and Medical-Surgical units as needed
• Patient Population: Adult patients
• Patient Ratio: IMC ratio approximately 1:4; float units approximately 1:5 to 1:6
• Call: No call required

Registered Nurse Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Maryland
• Minimum of 2 years of recent PCU, IMC, or stepdown experience
• At least 1 completed travel nursing assignment required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Ability to successfully pass an EKG rhythm interpretation exam with a minimum score of 80% overall and 100% on lethal rhythms
• Strong experience caring for cardiac and medical-surgical patients
• Comfortable managing higher-acuity patient ratios in a fast-paced acute care environment
• Available to work nights, weekends, and occasional float assignments
• Excellent critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate nursing care to adult cardiac stepdown and IMC patients
• Monitor telemetry and accurately interpret dysrhythmias and rhythm changes
• Care for patients with complex conditions such as COPD/asthma, sepsis, renal failure, hypertension/hypotension, and post-surgical needs
• Manage cardiac drips, IV infusions, non-titratable drips, and PCA therapies per unit protocols
• Provide bedside monitoring and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Perform and support care for chest tubes, central lines, peripheral IVs, oxygen therapy, and respiratory support devices
• Assist with BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, and telemetry monitoring
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support coordinated, patient-centered care
• Float to Telemetry and Medical-Surgical units as needed while maintaining high standards of care
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and efficiently

Apply now to explore this Travel Cardiac Stepdown RN opportunity in Leonardtown, Maryland, and advance your career in a rewarding hospital nursing role.

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.