RN: PCU/IMC/Stepdown

Job Description

Take your next travel assignment to Baltimore as a PCU Registered Nurse supporting adult patients in a cardiac telemetry stepdown setting. You’ll care for patients with conditions such as congestive heart failure, NSTEMI, atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response, cardiac arrhythmias, and post-cardiac catheterization needs. This fast-paced assignment includes telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, pre- and post-cardiac catheterization care, IV management, blood product administration, phlebotomy, and management of medications including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Nitroglycerin, Lasix, and insulin.

The schedule consists of three 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with every other weekend required. Floating within scope may be required based on operational needs, and on-call shifts are not required. A Maryland RN license, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, required EKG assessment, and annual stroke education are required. At least one year of PCU or telemetry experience is needed. First-time travelers are welcome.

Weather

Baltimore typically offers crisp, cool weather during this time of year, with comfortable daytime conditions, cooler evenings, changing skies, and occasional rain. It is a good season for exploring the city’s waterfront and nearby attractions with a light jacket.

Fun Things To Do

• Waterfront Visit: Explore the Inner Harbor, stroll along the promenade, and visit the National Aquarium.

• Historic Experience: Tour Fort McHenry and enjoy views of the Patapsco River.

• Day Trip to Annapolis: Walk the historic waterfront, browse local shops, and tour Maryland’s capital.

• Day Trip to Washington, D.C.: Visit museums, monuments, and neighborhoods just outside the city.

• Arts and Culture: Discover the Walters Art Museum and explore the galleries, restaurants, and architecture of Mount Vernon.

Job Specifics

City and State: Baltimore, Maryland Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., three shifts per week Duration: 14 weeks Hours: 36 hours per week