RN - PCU

Details

Client Name
UPMC Altoona

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Nursing

Profession
RN

Specialty
PCU

Job ID
37531154

Job Title
RN - PCU

Weekly Pay
$2030.8


Shift Details

Shift
Rotating

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
08/10/2026

End Date
11/07/2026

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description

ARMStaffing is looking for RN - PCU in Altoona, Pennsylvania

• Shift: Rotating
• Unit Details:

Job Description:
As a PCU/Stepdown RN, you'll care for patients who are critically ill but stable enough to leave the ICU. You'll monitor telemetry, administer complex medications, and respond quickly to changes in patient condition-all while playing a key role in patient recovery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and assess patients with high acuity needs

• Interpret and respond to cardiac telemetry and vital signs

• Administer medications, manage IV drips, and maintain care plans

• Collaborate with physicians and care teams to ensure safe, effective treatment

• Document interventions and patient progress accurately and promptly

Requirements:

• Active RN license (Compact license preferred)

• BLS and ACLS certifications required

• Minimum 1-2 years of recent PCU, Stepdown, or Telemetry experience

• Strong cardiac rhythm interpretation and critical thinking skills

• Experience with ventilator and drip management preferred

At ARMStaffing we take care of our nurses! We offer:

• Health & Retirement Benefits
  Day-1 access to extensive benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, Life and more...
• Complimentary Onboarding
  We pay your way through onboarding including Physicals, TITERS, and everything else. A dedicated Onboard Specialist will schedule your appointments, so you can focus on patient care while we focus on helping you get started faster.
• On-Call Support
  We have on-call support 24/7, 365 days a year. Need clinical support? We have an experienced team across healthcare practices who can offer immediate direction.
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan
  After a qualifying waiting period, employees are eligible for 401k. Employees that contribute at least 5% will receive a 4% company match.
• Recruiter Matching
  When you apply with ARMS, you will be matched with a specialized recruiter based on your preferred location and specialty.
• Honestly, there's so much more ... like Travel Reimbursement, Housing Allowance, Meals & Incidentals, Referral Bonuses, Completion Bonuses; it goes on.

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice, here's why:

• SIA's Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms - 2019
• SIA's Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. - 2023
• Celebrated as a Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley - 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Health Care Staffing Services Certification

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and residency of applicant. For more details, please ask an ARMStaffing recruiter about your options!

(Ext. ID#: UPM-JB-00007)
(Location ID: #T5)

Client Details

Address
620 Howard Avenue

City
Altoona

State
PA

Zip Code
16601


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