Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Lake Havasu City, AZ
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

$2,268/week

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,268/week

Description

Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) - Lake Havasu City, AZ

Travel RN opportunity in Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403: Join a patient-focused cardiac stepdown team and provide high-quality care in a busy acute care hospital setting. Located in a scenic desert-lake community known for beautiful lake and mountain views, Lake Havasu City offers plenty of outdoor recreation and a great setting for your next travel assignment. This 13-week travel nursing assignment is ideal for an experienced Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse who enjoys working with adult and geriatric patients with complex cardiac and medical-surgical needs.

Job Details

  • Position: Travel Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown
  • Location: Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
  • Employment Type: Travel Nursing Job
  • Start Date: 10/05/2026
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks
  • Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed hours
  • Shift Length: 12-hour shifts
  • Shift Schedule: Day shift
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
  • Call Requirements: Yes
  • Unit Size: 30 beds
  • Patient Ratio: 1:4 or 1:3

Job Requirements

  • Active RN license in the state of assignment
  • 2 years of recent acute care nursing experience required
  • Prior travel nursing experience required
  • Cardiac stepdown, telemetry, intermediate care, or medical-surgical nursing experience preferred
  • Experience caring for adult and geriatric patients with complex medical needs
  • Strong assessment, prioritization, and communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced hospital environment

Responsibilities

  • Provide bedside nursing care to patients with cardiac and medical-surgical conditions
  • Monitor and manage patients with diagnoses such as STEMI, NSTEMI, CHF, COPD, sepsis, atrial fibrillation with RVR, and respiratory failure
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team to support safe patient outcomes
  • Administer medications, monitor patient responses, and document care accurately
  • Perform ongoing assessments and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
  • Float to medical-surgical and telemetry areas as needed, including ED holds for admission support
  • Maintain a professional, patient-centered approach while working 12-hour day shifts

Explore this Lake Havasu City healthcare job and take the next step in your Arizona nursing career. Apply now to join a rewarding travel RN opportunity in cardiac stepdown care.

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 #516163. 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

Employer

GHR Healthcare

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About Lake Havasu City, AZ

As a travel nurse in Lake Havasu City, AZ here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Lake Havasu City's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • In summer, average highs are around 105°F, and in winter, average lows are around 42°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Lake Havasu City, with options ranging from apartments to vacation homes.
Transportation
  • The city is car-friendly with ample parking and minimal traffic.
  • Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
Demographics
  • The population is relatively diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
  • Common health issues include skin cancer due to the sunny climate.
  • Lake Havasu City has a growing population of travel nurses.
Things to Do
  • The city offers a variety of outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, and hiking.
  • There are also numerous restaurants, bars, and shops, as well as events related to art, music, and sports.
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