Posted 09/23/2026 · Job #521013
Cardiac Stepdown RN- Clinton, Maryland
Job Description
ICU Registered Nurse – Travel Nursing Job in Clinton, Maryland
Join a dynamic critical care team as an ICU Registered Nurse in Clinton, Maryland 20735. This travel nursing opportunity offers high-acuity care in IMC and ICU settings for adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. If you are an experienced critical care RN who thrives in variety and clinical challenge, this 13-week assignment could be the right fit.
Clinton, MD offers the comfort of a suburban Maryland community with convenient access to the greater Washington, D.C. metro area, giving you nearby dining, shopping, and commuter options during your travel nurse assignment.
Job Details
- Position: ICU Registered Nurse
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing
- Setting: IMC / ICU
- Location: Clinton, Maryland 20735
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
- Shifts Per Week: 3
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,770 – $1,860
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend; 6 weekend shifts during the contract
- Orientation: 24 hours
- Float Expectation: May float to ICU, ED, and Med Surg as needed
- Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
- Charting System: Cerner
Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for assignment in Maryland
- At least 2 years of recent ICU nursing experience required
- Must have completed at least 1 prior travel nurse assignment
- Experience in both IMC and ICU settings preferred
- Cerner experience required
- ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Must successfully pass the Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with a minimum score of 80% overall and 100% on lethal rhythms
- Strong critical care skills, including cardiac telemetry, ventilator support, tracheostomy care, and management of non-titratable drips
- Comfortable working with adults and geriatric patients in a high-acuity hospital environment
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality nursing care for patients in IMC and ICU settings
- Monitor patient status and respond to changes with strong clinical judgment and critical thinking
- Care for patients with cardiac, neurologic, respiratory, and GI/GU diagnoses
- Manage ventilators, tracheostomies, HFNC, BiPAP/CPAP, and oxygen therapy
- Administer and monitor blood products, cardiac drips, vasoactive drips, and IV insulin protocols as assigned
- Perform and support central line, PICC, peripheral IV, and chest tube care
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient-centered care
- Support telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, rapid response, and code team interventions
- Float to ICU, ED, or Med Surg units as needed to meet patient care needs
- Maintain accurate documentation and follow unit-specific policies and procedures
Apply now to take the next step in your Maryland travel nursing career and join a supportive critical care team in Clinton, MD.
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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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