RN PCU

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.