Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $2,127 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Baltimore, Maryland.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse - Travel RN Job in Baltimore, Maryland

Step into a rewarding Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse travel assignment in Baltimore, MD . Located in Baltimore, MD 21201 , this historic harbor city offers a vibrant downtown atmosphere, waterfront views, and easy access to dining, culture, and neighborhood amenities. Join a collaborative intermediate care team and provide high-quality care to adult and geriatric patients with complex cardiac and transplant needs.

Job Details

• Setting: Cardiac Stepdown / Intermediate Care
• Location: Baltimore, MD 21201
• Type: Travel RN / Registered Nurse
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour days
• Schedule: 3 x 12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,890 - $2,000
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Weekend Coverage: Every third weekend
• Floating: May float within scope as needed
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics

Job Requirements

• Active Maryland RN license or compact license at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of intermediate care or cardiac stepdown nursing experience required
• Transplant experience required
• ACLS and BLS required
• Strong experience with Epic charting preferred
• Comfortable caring for adult and geriatric patients with higher-acuity needs
• Ability to work scheduled weekends, holidays as assigned, and float within scope

Responsibilities

• Provide post-operative nursing care for vascular, kidney, and liver transplant patients
• Perform hemodynamic and neurovascular assessments and closely monitor patient status
• Assess surgical sites for bleeding or infection and evaluate graft function
• Track labs, urine output, fluid balance, and electrolyte trends
• Administer pain control, immunosuppressants, anticoagulation, and IV therapies
• Recognize and respond to complications such as thrombosis, graft dysfunction, rejection, and infection
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to support safe recovery and patient education
• Document care accurately and help ensure smooth coordination across the care continuum

Apply now for this Baltimore healthcare travel nursing opportunity and join a team dedicated to exceptional patient care.

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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #507069. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Cardiac Stepdown

About GHR Healthcare

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare

professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to

uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

learn more.