Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,158 per week

Company: ARMStaffing
Location: Altoona
Posted on: May 1, 2025

Job Description:

ARMStaffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Altoona, Pennsylvania.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 05/19/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: TravelARMStaffing is looking for Medical Surgical / Telemetry Registered Nurses - Med/Surg Tele RN Jobs Available in the Pittsburgh, PA area!
  The Med/Surg Tele RN monitors cardiac and other vital signs, interprets data, administers medications, and collaborates with healthcare teams to ensure patient safety and well-being. -Manages patient care, responds to emergencies, educates patients and families, and maintains accurate medical records. -
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  • Monitoring and Interpretation: -Continuously monitors patient vital signs (heart rate, rhythm, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, etc.) using telemetry equipment, interprets telemetry data, and identifies abnormal patterns or trends. -
    
  • Patient Assessment and Care Planning: -Conducts thorough patient assessments to identify individual needs and develops personalized care plans. Collaborates with healthcare team to implement and evaluate care plans. -
    
  • Medication Management: -Administers medications accurately and safely, including IV medications and other therapies. -
    
  • Emergency Response: -Initiates emergency interventions, including CPR, defibrillation, and administration of emergency medications. -
    
  • Documentation: -Maintains accurate and detailed patient records, including assessment findings, interventions, and patient progress.
    
  • Collaboration and Communication: -Communicates effectively with physicians, other healthcare professionals, and family members. -Participates in rounds and handoffs to ensure continuity of care. -
    
  • Teamwork: -Ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team environment. -
    
  • Problem-Solving: -Ability to address complex patient care issues and adapt to changing priorities. -
    
    Minimum Qualifications:
    
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    • Licensure/Certification: Must hold a current and valid Pennsylvania RN License or Compact RN License to work in Pennsylvania.
      
    • Required Certifications: Active ACLS and BLS certifications.
      
    • Experience: A minimum of one year of recent experience working on a Medical Surgical Telemetry unit. -Floating to Med/Surg or Med/Surg Tele units is preferred.
      
    • Stress Management: -Demonstrated ability to handle stress and maintain composure in a fast-paced setting. -
      
    • Adaptability: -Ability to adapt to changing situations and handle unexpected events.
      
      Work Environment:
      
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      • Med/Surg Tele Unit: Fast-paced environment with a high turnover rate of patients. -Collaborative setting where nurses work closely with physicians, residents, interns, and a multidisciplinary team, fostering a learning environment. -
        
      • Teamwork: -Will work closely with other healthcare professionals, including doctors, other nurses, and support staff, to provide coordinated patient care. -
        
      • Physical Demands: May need to stand for long periods. Lift and move patients, which can be physically demanding. -
        
        At ARMStaffing we take care of our nurses! We offer:
        
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        • Health & Retirement BenefitsDay-1 access to extensive benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, Life and more---
          
        • Complimentary OnboardingWe 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 SupportWe 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 PlanAfter a qualifying waiting period, employees are eligible for 401k. Employees that contribute at least 5% will receive a 4% company match.
          
        • Recruiter MatchingWhen 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:
          
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          • 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!ARMStaffing Job ID #31678591. 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/Tele,07:00:00-19:00:00About ARMStaffingAllied 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
            
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            • 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
              
              

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