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Profession/Specialty

Registered Nurse / Step Down Unit

Location

ALTOONA, PA

Gross Pay Rate

$2,248/Weekly

Start Date

November 30, 2026

Shift Type

12HR ROTATING

Hours

36 Hrs/Wk

Length

13 Weeks

Job Type

Travel

Job ID1344323

Job Details & Requirements

Job Summary

Registered Nurse – Step Down Unit. The Professional Staff Nurse provides and coordinates patient-centered nursing care for patients and their families while applying independent judgment, clinical expertise, communication, and collaboration. The role supports quality improvement, evidence-based practice, patient education, care transitions, and effective teamwork across the continuum of care.

Job Details

  • Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Pennsylvania Act 31, Pennsylvania Act 33, Pennsylvania Act 34, and Pennsylvania Act 73 compliance; two years of nursing experience.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
  • Schedule: Rotating shifts consisting of 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
  • Additional Information: Responsibilities include managing and providing nursing care for a group of patients, developing individualized plans of care, applying the nursing process, documenting patient care, identifying safety and quality improvement opportunities, educating patients and families, supporting care transitions, and collaborating with physicians and other healthcare providers.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

  • Private housing or generous housing allowance
  • Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
  • Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
  • Competitive salaries
  • Referral bonuses
  • Travel reimbursement
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Direct deposit/free checking
  • Unlimited free CE credits

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