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Job description
GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/05/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours
Employment Type: Travel
Travel Registered Nurse – Cardiac Stepdown / IMC – Lake Havasu City, AZ
Travel RN opportunity in Lake Havasu City, Arizona for an experienced Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse . Join a high-acuity acute care team supporting adult and geriatric patients in a 13-week travel nursing assignment with 12-hour day shifts, strong clinical support, and scenic desert-lake living.
Job Details
Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse
Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Intermediate Care (IMC)
Schedule: 12-hour day shifts; 3x12 schedule
Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed hours per week
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: 10/5/2026
Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910-$2,010
Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
Unit Size: 30 beds
Patient Ratio: 1:3 to 1:4
Location: Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
Call Requirement: Yes, with a 30-minute response expectation
Float Expectations: Medical Surgical and Telemetry, with ED holds if needed for admission
Charting System: Medhost
Job Requirements
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
Minimum of 2 years of recent acute care nursing experience
ICU experience required
Travel nursing experience required
Ability to work a 12-hour day shift schedule
Comfort with call responsibilities and a quick response time
Experience caring for cardiac and complex medical patients preferred
Ability to float to Medical Surgical and Telemetry units as needed
Strong teamwork, adaptability, and clinical decision-making skills
Responsibilities
Deliver safe, compassionate cardiac stepdown nursing care to IMC patients
Monitor and manage patients with conditions such as STEMI, NSTEMI, CHF, COPD, sepsis, atrial fibrillation with RVR, and acute respiratory failure
Assess patient status, recognize changes quickly, and elevate concerns appropriately
Administer medications and treatments according to established standards of care
Collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to support patient recovery
Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the electronic health record
Support patient education and discharge planning to promote positive outcomes
Remain flexible in a fast-paced acute care hospital environment and assist where needed across similar acuity areas
Location Highlights
Lake Havasu City healthcare jobs offer a unique blend of rewarding clinical work and destination living. Enjoy scenic lakefront views, warm weather, hiking, boating, and easy access to regional attractions while building your experience in a fast-paced Arizona nursing assignment.
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.
GHR Healthcare Job ID # . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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
learn more.
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