Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,412 per week
ARMStaffing — Altoona, PA
$2,412/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- PCU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Rotating
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 11/16/2026
Job description
ARMStaffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, rotating
- Employment Type: Travel
Quick Look
ARMStaffing is looking for a Registered Nurse, Step Down (Rotating Shift) in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Location
Altoona, PA
Assignment Duration
This is a 13-week contract position.
Schedule/Shift
Rotating Shift - 12 x 3
Job Description
The Professional Staff Nurse is a vital member of the care delivery team, responsible for setting the standards for the quality of nursing care. This role manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through independent judgment and collaboration with team members.
Responsibilities
- Perform nursing duties in alignment with system-wide competencies and behaviors.
- Actively participate in quality improvement efforts and take responsibility for enhancing patient satisfaction.
- Utilize evidence-based practice to identify improvement opportunities within clinical care.
- Apply the nursing process within Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment.
- Formulate daily goals and plans of care, involving patients and considering their holistic needs.
- Demonstrate strong communication skills to articulate patient conditions and negotiate care changes.
- Maintain collaborative relationships with physicians and healthcare providers to achieve patient outcomes.
- Provide detailed education to patients and families to support their care journey.
- Establish productive working relationships through accountability, enthusiasm, and cultural sensitivity.
Required Experience
- 2 years of nursing experience is required.
Certifications/Licensure
- Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- PA Act 31, Act 33, Act 34, and Act 73 clearances.
About ARMStaffing
Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA’s Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we’ve built a reputation on more than just placements — we’ve built it on relationships.
As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.
ARMStaffing Job ID #38539322. 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: RN:PCU,19:00:00-07:00:00
About ARMStaffing
Allied Resources Medical Staffing (ARMStaffing) places the most qualified medical professionals in the industry, including: local and travel contract, temp-to-perm, per diem, and direct-hire personnel.
As a leader in medical staffing, we cover every segment of the healthcare market and take pride in our ability to exceed our clients' expectations. We accomplish this through our total dedication to our clients and field associates, our over 15 years of experience, a strong and diverse poor of medical professionals, and the high level of loyalty of our internal staff.
We also make it a point to develop and maintain close relationships with staffing and office managers to ensure clear communication and proper placements based on the client's criteria. This allows us to tailor our services to best suit the staffing needs of our clients, while placing our employees in positions that match their abilities and preferences.
Our goal is to offer unparalleled service to our valued healthcare clients, regardless of facility size or location, and to maintain a top-notch workforce of qualified, dedicated and medical professionals.
The Experts in Healthcare Recruiting
- Local and travel contracts
- Temp-to-perm employment
- Direct-hire personnel
- Per Diem
- Staffing for every segment of the healthcare industry including, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, and Allied Health Professionals
- Long-term contracts, block scheduling and per diem staffing options
- 24-Hour customer service and on-call support 365 days a year
- Full-time, registered nurse on staff to provide screening, background, and reference checks
- Long-term and temporary career options with outstanding employee benefits
- Medical Benefits
- Company-matched 401K