Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $2,322 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 : 12 / 15 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric Rehabilitation Nursing Job – Baltimore, MD

Advance your nursing career with a 13-week travel assignment as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in pediatric rehabilitation in Baltimore, MD (21209). Join a leading healthcare team on the Meyerhoff Unit, providing vital clinical support to children and adolescents recovering from complex medical conditions. Discover rewarding pediatric nursing opportunities in Baltimore’s vibrant healthcare community while enjoying the city’s rich history, diverse neighborhoods, and thriving arts scene.

Travel Nursing Job Details

Location : Baltimore, MD 21209 (Maryland nursing jobs)

Assignment Length : 13 weeks (Start : 12 / 15 / 2025 – End : 3 / 16 / 2026)

Unit : Pediatric Stepdown Rehabilitation (Meyerhoff Unit, 1st Floor)

Shifts : 12-hour rotating shifts (Days : 09 : 00–19 : 30, Nights : 19 : 00–07 : 30)

Hours per Week : 36

Estimated Weekly Salary : $1,930 - $2,070

Patient Ratio : 1 : 4

Orientation : 32 hours

Weekend / Holiday Coverage : Every other weekend and holidays as scheduled

Scrubs : Any color or pattern

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of recent pediatric nursing experience (rehabilitation or stepdown preferred)

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland or compact state (Maryland RN jobs)

BLS (AHA) and CPI certifications required

Experience with tracheostomy and ventilator management in pediatric healthcare settings

Proficiency in central / peripheral line care, NG tube management, wound care, and infection prevention

Experience with Meditech electronic charting system preferred

Ability to float within specialty and to lower acuity nursing units as needed

Two satisfactory professional references (one supervisor / manager and one charge RN)

Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)

First-time travel nurses welcome

Local candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the healthcare facility

Registered Nurse Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, family-centered care to pediatric and adolescent patients with complex diagnoses, including traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, gunshot wounds, motor vehicle accidents, burns, feeding disorders, failure to thrive, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, and post-orthopedic surgery

Manage tracheostomy and ventilator-dependent pediatric patients

Perform central and peripheral line care, NG tube insertion / management, wound assessment and care

Administer medications, monitor patient progress, and document care using Meditech

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including PT, OT, ST, respiratory therapy, and pharmacy

Implement infection prevention and isolation precautions in accordance with healthcare standards

Float to other nursing units within scope as required

Participate in self-scheduling and work every other weekend and holidays as assigned

Take the next step in your pediatric nursing career with this exceptional travel RN job in Baltimore, Maryland. Join a compassionate healthcare team dedicated to pediatric rehabilitation and make a difference in the lives of young patients. Apply now to start your travel nursing journey in Baltimore!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us : www.ghrhealthcare.com

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 #434565. 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

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