GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Reno, Nevada.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Reno, Nevada

Advance your nursing career as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) with a 13-week travel assignment in Reno, NV (zip code 89502). Join a leading healthcare team at Reno’s only Level II Trauma Center, providing high-quality patient care in an Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) – Cardiac Stepdown setting. Enjoy the vibrant city of Reno, Nevada, known for its scenic mountain views, thriving arts scene, and abundant outdoor activities. Apply now to be part of a supportive and innovative healthcare environment!

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Reno, NV 89502 (Nevada healthcare jobs)
• Facility: Level II Trauma Center – Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) / Cardiac Stepdown
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 1/12/2026 – End: 4/13/2026)
• Shifts: 3x12 hour nights (18:45 – 07:15)
• Hours per Week: 36 (Guaranteed weekly hours)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1880 - $2020
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (W2)
• Call Requirements: None
• Holiday Requirements: Must be available to work 2 of the 3 major holidays

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Nevada RN license (required prior to start)
• Minimum 2 years of recent IMC/Stepdown nursing experience
• Medical/Neuro ICU experience preferred
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Proficiency with vasopressors, titratable drips, arterial lines, neuro-stepdown patients, procedural sedation, thrombolytics, and tracheostomy management
• Ability to pass ECG/Telemetry exam (must read and interpret rhythm strips)
• Flexibility to float to other nursing units within competency

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Deliver optimal patient care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Provide comprehensive clinical support to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, including families and caregivers
• Manage patients with severe but non-life-threatening cardiac and neurological conditions requiring complex assessments and therapies
• Care for patients with post-ischemic/hemorrhagic stroke, sepsis, cardiac, and respiratory diagnoses
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure clinical excellence and exceptional patient service
• Maintain high standards of quality and safety in a fast-paced, high-volume trauma center
• Pick up one additional shift per schedule period (every 4 weeks) as needed
• Work weekends and major holidays as scheduled

Experience the rewards of travel nursing in Nevada and make a real impact in the Reno healthcare community. Join our healthcare team today and take the next step in your nursing career!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:www.ghrhealthcare.com

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 #439974. 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: Cardiac Stepdown

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