Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

Cardiac Stepdown Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Leonardtown, Maryland

Join a supportive cardiac stepdown and telemetry team in Leonardtown, Maryland, for a 13-week travel nursing contract caring for adult progressive-care patients.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) with cardiac telemetry, IMC, PCU, stepdown, or medical-surgical nursing experience. Enjoy working in a scenic Southern Maryland community known for its waterfront character, welcoming neighborhoods, and convenient access to outdoor attractions while providing high-quality care across progressive-care units.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,710–$1,800
• Location: Leonardtown, Maryland
• Contract: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 23, 2026
• End Date: February 22, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 12-hour day shifts from 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Population: Adult patients
• Unit Coverage: Intermediate care (IMC), progressive care unit (PCU), medical-surgical, and cardiac telemetry float pool
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:4 in IMC and 1:5–6 in medical-surgical and telemetry
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Required according to unit needs
• Float Expectations: Float between IMC and medical units and care for IMC or medical patients boarding in the emergency department (ED) or intensive care unit (ICU) when needed

Cardiac Stepdown Travel RN Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in Maryland or a valid compact-state RN license
• At least 2 years of recent experience in IMC, PCU, cardiac stepdown, progressive care, cardiac telemetry, or medical-surgical/telemetry nursing
• Previous travel nursing assignment experience required
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Successful completion of an EKG rhythm interpretation examination with a minimum overall score of 80% and a 100% score on lethal rhythms
• Recent experience with cardiac telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation, telemetry monitoring, and progressive-care patients
• Experience with required clinical documentation and electronic charting systems
• Two supervisory references, including one from the most recent assignment
• Flu vaccination is required

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to adult patients in cardiac stepdown, IMC, PCU, medical-surgical, and telemetry settings
• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize dysrhythmias, and promptly escalate changes in patient condition
• Manage patients requiring cardiac monitoring, noninvasive airway support, oxygen therapy, vascular access care, chest tubes, feeding tubes, and surgical drains
• Administer and monitor cardiac and vasoactive medication infusions according to unit protocols; titration is not required
• Provide care for patients recovering from myocardial infarction, as well as patients with CVA, renal failure, seizure disorders, and other complex medical diagnoses
• Float between assigned units and safely care for appropriate-level patients boarding in the ED or ICU
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapy, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care
• Respond appropriately to changes in acuity and activate rapid response or code resources when indicated
• Promote patient safety, accurate documentation, infection prevention, and evidence-based nursing practice

Apply now for this cardiac stepdown travel RN opportunity in Leonardtown, Maryland, and join a collaborative healthcare team in Southern Maryland.

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.