RN - MedSurg

Details

Client Name
UPMC Altoona

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Nursing

Profession
RN

Specialty
MedSurg

Job ID
37626493

Job Title
RN - MedSurg

Weekly Pay
$2300.8


Shift Details

Shift
Rotating

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
08/03/2026

End Date
11/01/2026

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
Professional Staff Nurse - 12 x 3 Rotating Shift

Job Description

The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and an integral member of the care delivery team. This position involves setting standards for the level and quality of care and maintaining responsibility, authority, and accountability for the provision of nursing care. The Professional Staff Nurse manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families, applying independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with all team members.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors.
• Actively engage in department-specific quality improvement initiatives and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Utilize research and evidence-based practices to enhance clinical care and influence patient care plans.
• Apply the nursing process within the Relationship Based Care framework to develop holistic patient care goals.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills, effectively communicating patients' conditions and recommendations for care adjustments.
• Document comprehensively to ensure effective communication among caregivers.
• Build caring, compassionate relationships to create a healing experience for patients and their families.
• Collaborate as a full partner with the care team, supporting colleagues and responding to team needs.
• Teach patients and families using adult learning principles, promoting understanding of care processes and transitions.
• Foster open dialogue, solicit feedback, and embrace continuous development in practice.
• Demonstrate accountability for actions and promote healthy relationships across diverse cultures.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure is required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years of nursing experience is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Clearances per Pennsylvania Acts 31, 33, 34, and 73 are necessary.

Schedule

This is a 12 x 3 rotating shift position, working 3 days per week.

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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