Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care - $2,275 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Intermediate Care for a travel nursing job in Baltimore, Maryland.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Intermediate Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
An Emergency Department registered nurse in Baltimore, Maryland, is responsible for providing specialized care in a fast-paced surgical step-down unit focused on cardiac, vascular, and thoracic post-operative patients. The RN will work with high acuity patients, including those recovering from cardiac and vascular surgeries, with experience in managing patients with Mechanical Circulatory Support devices such as LVADs and post-heart or lung transplants.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per day, minimum 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: RN license, Basic Life Support (BLS), minimum of 2 years of cardiac open heart recovery experience, at least 2 previous travel assignments, strong surgical intermediate care experience, EPIC electronic health record system proficiency, ICU experience for management of high acuity IMC patients.
• Preferred Qualifications: Critical Care Certification; ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: Candidates should have experience caring for patients who are 1 or more days post-CABG, valve repairs, or valve replacements. Responsibilities include monitoring patients with Mechanical Circulatory Support devices, managing recovery patients post-transplant or heart/lung surgeries, and handling high-acuity cases in a mixed care environment with a nurse-to-patient ratio typically ranging from 1:3 to 1:4 during shifts.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1293568. 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: Registered Nurse / Intermediate Care Unit

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we're here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It's about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we're with you every step of the way. Let's build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus