TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Cardiac Stepdown RN in Bel Air, Maryland, 21014!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Cardiac Stepdown / PCU (MS/Tele)
Location
Bel Air, MD | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 20 Weeks | Nights, 3x12 (19:00–07:30) | Every Other Weekend Required | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a combined MS/Telemetry unit serving adult and geriatric populations with an average daily census of 30 patients across 30 beds
- Manage higher-acuity patients presenting with complex diagnoses including CHF, ECOPD, NSTEMI, new-onset AFib, arrhythmias, sepsis, and renal failure/AKI
- Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry, responding appropriately to rhythm changes and clinical deterioration
- Float within specialty as needed; travelers are expected to float first
- Participate in holiday scheduling as shifts fall per unit schedule
- Maintain active compliance with all required certifications including RN MD State License, BLS (AHA), CPI, and NIH Stroke Scale
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience; strong CPU and PCU experience required
- Active Maryland RN license or active Compact license at time of submission
- BLS certification – American Heart Association only
- CPI certification required – The Calm Every Storm online version is the only acceptable online vendor
- NIH Stroke Scale certification required
- Must reside 50 or more miles from the facility (permanent address) to be eligible
Preferred Experience / Skills
- ACLS certification (American Heart Association only) preferred
- Prior travel nursing experience, particularly in CPU or PCU settings
- Familiarity with managing high-acuity cardiac and medical-surgical patient populations
Why Join Us
- First-time travelers with strong CPU and PCU backgrounds are welcome to apply for this engaging, higher-acuity contract opportunity
- Expected schedule of 36 hours per week on a well-established combined unit with a consistent patient population