Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown in Towson, MD

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiac Stepdown
Location: Towson, MD
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 8 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Stepdown

Location

Towson, MD

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 8-Week Assignment | Full-Time | Onsite | Nights (3x12, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Every Other Weekend Required | Holidays Required as Scheduled

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with cardiac diagnoses including dysrhythmias, heart blocks, pre- and post-operative cardiac surgery, TAVR, post-op permanent pacemaker placement, and post-op mitral clips
• Administer and monitor cardiac drips including Cardizem, amiodarone, heparin, dopamine, dobutamine, Lasix, and Hypertonic Sodium within established parameters (non-titratable)
• Perform EKGs, manage chest tubes and pericardial drains, maintain strict intake and output, and perform Foley insertion and care
• Operate and monitor telemetry equipment, IV infusion pumps, external cardiac pacers for epicardial wires, and other unit-specific equipment
• Support patient mobility using cardiac walkers and assist with care coordination across a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Float within specialty and to lower acuity units as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active Maryland RN license or active Compact RN license at time of submission
• Current ACLS certification (American Heart Association only)
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association only)
• CPI certification (Calm Every Storm online version is the only acceptable online vendor)
• NIHSS certification
• Ability to float within scope with no restrictions; travelers are first to float

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in cardiac stepdown or telemetry nursing with exposure to post-surgical cardiac populations
• Familiarity with ICU Medical Plum Duo Infusion Systems and telemetry monitoring with monitor tech support
• Experience managing chest tubes, pericardial drains, and external cardiac pacers for epicardial wires

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a specialized cardiac stepdown environment caring for a high-acuity patient population with advanced procedural exposure
• Supportive unit structure with monitor technicians and a defined nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4