RN PCU

Quick Look

ARMStaffing is looking for a Registered Nurse, Telemetry/PCU (Day Shift) in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.

Location

Latrobe, PA

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

This position requires shifts of 4x12 hours, day shift. The nurse will be expected to work every other weekend and float within the hospital as needed to meet facility requirements.

Job Description

The Registered Nurse in this role will provide care in the Telemetry and Progressive Care Unit (PCU). The nurse will be responsible for continuous patient monitoring and care, addressing a variety of patient diagnoses including CVA, sepsis, heart failure, and respiratory illnesses. The work environment includes interdisciplinary support from teams such as physical therapy, respiratory services, and pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients in a telemetry setting, interpreting cardiac rhythms and managing cardiac drips.
• Perform nursing interventions according to patient care needs, including administering medications, managing IVs, and care for tracheostomy and chest tubes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and post-discharge care.
• Document patient care and interventions accurately in the electronic charting system.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a telemetry or PCU setting.
• Previous charge nurse experience is preferred.

Certifications/Licensure

• Current PA or Multi-State/Compact RN license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.

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.