RN PCU
Location: Altoona, Pennsylvania
Job Type: Travel
Weekly Pay: $2411.80
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Rotating
Start Date: 2026-11-30
Shifts Per Week: 3
Scheduled Hours: 36
Job Description
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-hour shifts, 3 days per week.
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 provided to patients. This role involves managing patient care activities, applying independent judgment, and collaborating with healthcare team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Engage in quality improvement initiatives within the department or unit.
- Utilize research and evidence-based practices to enhance clinical care.
- Apply the nursing process in the context of Relationship-Based Care to support patient healing.
- Demonstrate critical thinking to identify various patient care issues.
- Ensure clear and comprehensive patient documentation to promote communication among caregivers.
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
- Provide education and guidance to patients and families during their care journey.
- Adapt readily to change, demonstrating flexibility in the care environment.
Required Experience
- A minimum of 2 years of nursing experience is required.
Certifications/Licensure
- Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Completion of PA Act 31, 33, 34, and 73 requirements.
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.
