Travel PCU Registered Nurse - $2,031 per week

Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit • Discipline: RN • Start Date: ASAP • Duration: 13 weeks • 36 hours per week • Shift: 12 hours, rotating • Employment Type: Travel

About the role

ARMStaffing is looking for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown RN in Altoona, Pennsylvania. 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.

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

Benefits

• Day-1 access to extensive health benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life insurance
• Complimentary onboarding: paid physicals, titers, and dedicated Onboard Specialist
• 24/7, 365-day on-call clinical support
• 401k retirement savings plan with 4% company match after qualifying period (5% employee contribution required)
• Specialized recruiter matching based on location and specialty
• Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals & incidentals stipend
• Referral and completion bonuses

About ARMStaffing

Allied Resources Medical Staffing (ARMStaffing) places qualified medical professionals in local and travel contract, temp-to-perm, per diem, and direct-hire roles. With over 15 years of experience, ARMStaffing serves every segment of the healthcare market, offering long-term contracts, block scheduling, and per diem staffing options. The company provides 24-hour customer service and on-call support, full-time RN screening, and a range of career options with outstanding employee benefits.