Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown & Rehabilitation in Baltimore, MD

Apply now for a 13-week pediatric travel nursing assignment in Baltimore, Maryland, caring for pediatric and adolescent patients with complex cardiac, respiratory, neurologic, and medical needs. Join a collaborative pediatric stepdown and rehabilitation team while enjoying Baltimore’s vibrant neighborhoods, cultural attractions, waterfront experiences, and convenient access to the Mid-Atlantic region.

Travel RN Job Details

• Job Title: Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty: Pediatric stepdown and rehabilitation nursing
• Location: Baltimore, Maryland 21209
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Start Date: December 14, 2026, or as soon as possible
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
• Shift: Rotating days and nights; approximately 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holidays: Required as scheduled
• Call: Not required
• Floating: Required within the nurse’s specialty and to other departments as needed
• Travel Experience: First-time travelers are welcome

Pediatric Travel Nurse Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of recent Registered Nurse (RN) experience
• Experience in pediatric stepdown, pediatric rehabilitation, pediatric medical-surgical, or a comparable nursing setting
• Strong pediatric and adolescent patient-care experience, including tracheostomy and ventilator management
• Active Maryland Registered Nurse license or Compact RN license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification
• Demonstrated competency with pediatric medication administration, enteral feedings, NG tube management, suctioning, oxygen delivery systems, IV therapy, central or implanted line care, wound care, and infection-control practices
• Ability to care for patients with complex neurologic, orthopedic, respiratory, cardiac, and developmental conditions
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, every other weekend, scheduled holidays, and assigned floating requirements

Pediatric Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to pediatric and adolescent patients in a mixed stepdown and rehabilitation setting
• Monitor and manage patients with tracheostomies, ventilators, respiratory compromise, and cardiac conditions
• Care for patients with diagnoses including traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, burns, motor vehicle injuries, gunshot wounds, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, failure to thrive, feeding disorders, and post-orthopedic surgical needs
• Perform focused nursing assessments, administer medications, manage IV and enteral therapies, and document patient status and interventions
• Provide tracheostomy care, ventilator management, suctioning, oxygen therapy, wound care, and other specialty nursing interventions
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, pharmacy, radiology, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Support patients requiring intensive rehabilitation and coordinated developmental care
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and communicate effectively with patients, families, and care team members
• Float within scope of practice to support patient-care needs across designated departments

Apply now for this pediatric travel RN opportunity in Baltimore, Maryland, and join a specialized cardiac stepdown and rehabilitation care 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.