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:
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) Baltimore, Maryland. This position involves providing care for critically ill post-operative cardiac, vascular, and thoracic patients in a fast-paced surgical step-down environment. The RN will care for patients recovering from complex cardiac and vascular surgeries, including those with Mechanical Circulatory Support devices like LVADs and post-heart or lung transplant recovery. The role emphasizes managing high acuity patients with expertise in cardiovascular and critical care nursing.

Job Details:

• Location: Baltimore, Maryland
• Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: RN license, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, at least 2 years of cardiac open heart recovery experience, two previous travel assignments, strong surgical inpatient care experience, proficiency with EPIC electronic medical record system, management of high-acuity patients in intensive care settings, ability to care for patients 1+ days post-CABG, valve repairs, and valve replacements.
• Preferred Qualifications: Critical Care Certification, ACLS certification.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: The unit is a 32-bed surgical care environment specializing in post-op cardiac, vascular, and thoracic patients. Twelve beds are dedicated to continuous cardiac monitoring with the remaining beds for telemetry or non-monitored levels of care. The RN-to-patient ratios during the day typically are 1:3, and 1:4 at night. Previous employment within any Johns Hopkins health system facility must be disclosed and verified prior to application.

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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus