Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,412 per week

ARMStaffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• 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, Medical-Surgical (Rotating Shift) in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

Location

Altoona, PA

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

Rotating Shift - 12 hours per shift, 3 days per week.

Job Description

The Professional Staff Nurse is responsible for providing high-quality nursing care and managing patient care activities for a group of patients and their families. This role requires effective communication and collaboration with the entire care delivery team to achieve optimal patient outcomes. The nurse actively participates in quality improvement initiatives and demonstrates a commitment to enhancing the patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing duties in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors.
• Participate in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts, consistently seeking opportunities to improve patient satisfaction.
• Utilize research and evidence-based practice to enhance clinical care.
• Engage patients in the care planning process by forming daily goals tailored to their individual needs.
• Effectively communicate patient conditions and negotiate care changes with team members.
• Educate patients and families throughout the care process, fostering an environment of open dialogue.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all members of the healthcare team.

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, 33, 34, and 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 #38491371. 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:MedSurg,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