RN - MedSurg

Details

Client Name
UPMC Altoona

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Nursing

Profession
RN

Specialty
MedSurg

Job ID
38223223

Job Title
RN - MedSurg

Weekly Pay
$2213.8


Shift Details

Shift
Rotating

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
10/12/2026

End Date
01/09/2027

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
Professional Staff Nurse - 12 x 3 Rotating Shift

Job Description

The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse responsible for setting the standards for the level and quality of nursing care. This role encompasses leadership, communication, and collaboration with the care delivery team to manage and provide patient care activities. The Professional Staff Nurse establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians and other health care providers while demonstrating a strong commitment to community and the nursing profession.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing care in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors.
• Actively participate in quality improvement efforts and take personal responsibility for enhancing patient satisfaction.
• Utilize research and evidence-based practice to support improvements in clinical care and discuss findings at multidisciplinary rounds.
• Apply the nursing process within Relationship Based Care to formulate daily goals and create individualized patient care plans.
• Demonstrate critical thinking in addressing clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual issues during care episodes.
• Engage in effective communication to articulate the patient condition to other care providers and influence care recommendations.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with colleagues, demonstrating accountability, enthusiasm, and cultural sensitivity.
• Provide comprehensive teaching to patients and families, ensuring a smooth transition through levels of care.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Registered Nurse (RN) license required; BSN preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Additional state-specific certifications (e.g., PA Act 31, 33, 34, 73).

Schedule

This position involves a rotating shift of 12 hours over 3 days per week. Guaranteed hours may apply.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

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
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley - 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!

Client Details

Address
620 Howard Avenue

City
Altoona

State
PA

Zip Code
16601


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