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Progressive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Altoona for RNs

Find Top RN Progressive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Altoona, Pennsylvania

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top PCU travel nurse jobs in and around Altoona, Pennsylvania. We currently offer 3 of the best available nurse travel jobs in the Altoona area. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare Altoona’s PCU nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

An PCU travel nurse salary in the Altoona area is excellent.
As of Dec 1, 2024, the average Progressive Care Unit travel nurse working in Altoona and surrounding areas earned about $1,884 weekly. Today you can find PCU jobs with a salary range between $1,581 to $1,976 per week. The Altoona PCU travel nursing market can include hospital facilities in Altoona proper like Altoona Hospital with more facilities in nearby areas like Roaring Spring, Huntingdon and Port Matilda to name a few.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for PCU travel jobs in Altoona. The earliest start date in Altoona is Feb 3, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Progressive Care role at $1,976 per week. The latest start date for an PCU job in Altoona is Feb 24, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Progressive Care role at $1,937 per week. You can also find other possibilities by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a(n) Progressive Care Unit travel nurse job in Altoona including 12 weeks and 13 weeks.

Altoona is a great location for PCU travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

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Search Top Paying Progressive Care Unit Jobs in or near Altoona

We have 3 Progressive Care Unit jobs in Altoona, PA and 8 Progressive Care Unit jobs in Pennsylvania, and 334 total Nationwide. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App today and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter.

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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Altoona, Pennsylvania – 16601
  • 12 D,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 12
$1,793 to $1,976
Weekly Pay*
UPMC Altoona is a nonprofit community health care provider with a 380-bed acute-care teaching hospital, several state-of-the-art outpatient centers, a surgery center, and a large local network of health care providers covering over 20 different specialties, with locations across six Pennsylvania counties. Locals within 75 miles are allowed at lower rates Altoona has the highest bill rate in UPMC
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Altoona, Pennsylvania – 16601
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,581 to $1,743
Weekly Pay*
UPMC Altoona is a nonprofit community health care provider with a 380-bed acute-care teaching hospital, several state-of-the-art outpatient centers, a surgery center, and a large local network of health care providers covering over 20 different specialties, with locations across six Pennsylvania counties.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Altoona, Pennsylvania – 16601
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,581 to $1,743
Weekly Pay*
Scrub color worn on unit: Navy This outstanding unit is looking for the right individual to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care. Locals within 75 miles are allowed at lower rates Altoona has the highest bill rate in UPMC travelers
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Johnstown, Pennsylvania – 15905
    Distance from Altoona: 31 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,758 to $1,937
Weekly Pay*
Duke Lifepoint Hospital Largest healthcare provider in west central Pennsylvania Flagship hospital of Conemaugh Health System Tertiary care regional referral hospital Level 1 Trauma Center Level 3 Regional Intensive Care Nursery High Risk OB
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Johnstown, Pennsylvania – 15905
    Distance from Altoona: 31 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,758 to $1,937
Weekly Pay*
Duke Lifepoint Hospital Largest healthcare provider in west central Pennsylvania Flagship hospital of Conemaugh Health System Tertiary care regional referral hospital Level 1 Trauma Center Level 3 Regional Intensive Care Nursery High Risk OB
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Johnstown, Pennsylvania – 15905
    Distance from Altoona: 31 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 24, 2025
  • 13
$1,758 to $1,937
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Morgantown, West Virginia – 26506
    Distance from Altoona: 103 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 21, 2025
  • 13
$2,051 to $2,260
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Morgantown, West Virginia – 26506
    Distance from Altoona: 103 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,945 to $2,143
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Youngstown, Ohio – 44501
    Distance from Altoona: 125 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 4, 2025
  • 13
$1,693 to $1,866
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Youngstown, Ohio – 44501
    Distance from Altoona: 125 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,621 to $1,787
Weekly Pay*
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Youngstown, Ohio – 44501
    Distance from Altoona: 125 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,621 to $1,787
Weekly Pay*
Position Details: RN PCU/Stepdown Unit 7WE This position will not accept local candidates. Dysrhythmia Exam Required (Study Guide Available) 13 week contract BLS, ACLS, NIH required Unit Specific Details: Cardiac, surgical, and respiratory illness. Tikosyn loading unit, only titrate Cardizem, heparin. Amio drips typical; post op drains, wound vacs. No A-lines, Trach’s or Vents. Cardiac, surgical, and respiratory illness. Ratios 1:4-5 (days) and 1:5-6 (nights). Sometimes team nursing with RN’s and LPN’s. RN’s do primary assessment and IV push meds. Some private rooms. Charge on days without assignment; charge on nights has full assignment; 2-3 PCA’s 26 beds *All listed ratios are subject to change based on staffing availability at the facility. Ratios are never guaranteed but are what the unit typically attempts to achieve with normalized staffing.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Warren, Ohio – 44484
    Distance from Altoona: 136 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,621 to $1,787
Weekly Pay*
Position Details: RN PCU/Stepdown Unit 6 This position will not accept local candidates. Dysrhythmia Exam Required (Study Guide Available) 13 week contract Required: 2 years SDU/IMCU experience. Vent on IMC level required Travel experience required BLS, ACLS, NIH required Unit Specific Details: Drips: Cardizem (the only one they titrate), Amiodarone, nitro, Heparin, Lasix, bumex. Typically non-titratable drips. Ratios 1:4-5 (days) and 1:5 (nights). BiPAP, CPAP, High flow, HHFNC. Vents are a required skill (vents are occasional on unit and would educate travelers prior to assigning). Mixed IMC acuity patients. Cardiac: NSTEMI, stress tests, cardioversions, TEE’s. Neuro: May see some neuro patients. General: HD, AKI, CRF, GI bleeds. Respiratory: COPD, CHF, COVID. Typically 2 CNA’s per shift. Charge RN, goal is to have them out of assignment. Vent on IMC level required *All listed ratios are subject to change based on staffing availability at the facility. Ratios are never guaranteed but are what the unit typically attempts to achieve with normalized staffing.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Warren, Ohio – 44484
    Distance from Altoona: 136 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 12
$1,621 to $1,787
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Erie, Pennsylvania – 16544
    Distance from Altoona: 142 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 17, 2025
  • 13
$2,179 to $2,401
Weekly Pay*
Saint Vincent has earned numerous national awards for patient safety as well in specialties like orthopaedic surgery, neurosurgery, pulmonary care, trauma care, and women’s health. AHN Saint Vincent leadership is inventing a new, integrated health system where everything from technological innovation to clinical pathways are reengineered around the goal of keeping people healthy and improving their health experiences and health outcomes. Our nurses earned Magnet recognition in 2022 – the highest recognition a hospital nursing program can achieve, so you can expect high-quality nursing care, greater safety, and better results
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Erie, Pennsylvania – 16544
    Distance from Altoona: 142 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 17, 2025
  • 13
$2,126 to $2,343
Weekly Pay*
Saint Vincent has earned numerous national awards for patient safety as well in specialties like orthopaedic surgery, neurosurgery, pulmonary care, trauma care, and women’s health. AHN Saint Vincent leadership is inventing a new, integrated health system where everything from technological innovation to clinical pathways are reengineered around the goal of keeping people healthy and improving their health experiences and health outcomes. Our nurses earned Magnet recognition in 2022 – the highest recognition a hospital nursing program can achieve, so you can expect high-quality nursing care, greater safety, and better results
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Newark, Delaware – 19718
    Distance from Altoona: 151 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 25, 2025
  • 13
$2,177 to $2,399
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: DKA, ESRD, Respiratory Failure, Covid, FLU, drug/alcohol withdraw, placement issues, wounds, PNA, fluid overload, etc Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:4;1:5; # of Beds: 31 to 40 Charting: Cerner Scrub Color: Blue-Navy; Areas of Float Support: yes we utilize RNs from the float staff to help with staffing Special Procedures: bedside hemodialysis, Chest tube management/placement, wound vacs, NG tube placement
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Newark, Delaware – 19718
    Distance from Altoona: 151 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 25, 2025
  • 13
$2,177 to $2,399
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: DKA, ESRD, Respiratory Failure, Covid, FLU, drug/alcohol withdraw, placement issues, wounds, PNA, fluid overload, etc Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:4;1:5; # of Beds: 31 to 40 Charting: Cerner Scrub Color: Blue-Navy; Areas of Float Support: yes we utilize RNs from the float staff to help with staffing Special Procedures: bedside hemodialysis, Chest tube management/placement, wound vacs, NG tube placement
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Newark, Delaware – 19718
    Distance from Altoona: 151 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 25, 2025
  • 13
$2,177 to $2,399
Weekly Pay*
A 1039-bed, 1.3-million-square-foot, modern facility in Newark, Delaware, Christiana Hospital provides a level of care only available in large-scale teaching hospitals. Christiana Hospital includes Delaware’s only Level I trauma center (as verified by the American College of Surgeons), which is prepared to handle the most extreme medical emergencies. In fact, it is the only Level I trauma center on the East Coast corridor between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Common Diagnosis/Treatment: Stroke # of Beds: 21 to 30 Nurse to Patient Ratio:1:4-5 Charting: Cerner Scrub Color: Navy Blue Areas of Float Support:Med Surg Float Pool Special Procedures: N/A
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Painesville, Ohio – 44077
    Distance from Altoona: 170 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 24, 2025
  • 13
$1,705 to $1,879
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care. 32 bed unit which cares for both ICU and SDU patients.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Willoughby, Ohio – 44094
    Distance from Altoona: 175 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 24, 2025
  • 13
$1,705 to $1,879
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Willoughby, Ohio – 44094
    Distance from Altoona: 175 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 24, 2025
  • 13
$1,705 to $1,879
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Willoughby, Ohio – 44094
    Distance from Altoona: 175 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 24, 2025
  • 13
$1,705 to $1,879
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Willoughby, Ohio – 44094
    Distance from Altoona: 175 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 24, 2025
  • 13
$1,705 to $1,879
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Beachwood, Ohio – 44122
    Distance from Altoona: 175 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 9, 2025
  • 13
$1,536 to $1,693
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Statistics on PCU RN Jobs in Altoona, Pennsylvania

Here are some helpful statistics about PCU traveling nurse jobs in & near Altoona. The data is based on the last three complete months of PCU job postings in the Altoona and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Progressive Care Unit job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Altoona and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel PCU Nursing Jobs for RNs in Altoona, PA

What are the top paying Progressive Care Unit jobs currently available in or near Altoona?

What types of shifts are most common for PCU travel jobs in Altoona?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common in Altoona and surrounding areas.

How many Progressive Care Unit travel nursing jobs are available in Altoona?

There are currently 3 Progressive Care Unit travel nursing jobs available in Altoona. We also get new nursing specialties jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

How much does a day shift Progressive Care Unit nurse make on average in Altoona and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Progressive Care Unit nurse in Altoona can make an average of $1,754 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Progressive Care Unit nurse make on average in Altoona and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Progressive Care Unit nurse in Altoona can make an average of $1,754 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Progressive Care Unit staff in or near Altoona?

  • Hillman Cancer Center at UPMC Altoona in Altoona (0.3 miles from Altoona)
  • Hyndman Area Health Center Inc. (Richland – Johnstown, PA location) in Johnstown (29.2 miles from Altoona)
  • Johnstown Heart and Vascular Center in Johnstown (29.1 miles from Altoona)
  • Conemaugh Memorial Medical in Johnstown (31.3 miles from Altoona)
  • UPMC Altoona in Altoona (0.3 miles from Altoona)

How much does an Progressive Care Unit travel nurse make on average in Altoona?

A Progressive Care Unit nurse in Altoona can make an average of $1,778 per week.

What is the most common contract for Progressive Care Unit travel jobs in Altoona?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Progressive Care Unit job in Altoona is 13.

Locating Progressive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Altoona

In Altoona, facilities like Hillman Cancer Center at UPMC Altoona, Hyndman Area Health Center Inc. (Richland – Johnstown, PA location) and Johnstown Heart and Vascular Center, all offer PCU departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Altoona’s PCU job opportunities are Roaring Spring (12.6 miles), Huntingdon (20.3 miles) and Port Matilda (26.4 miles). These are near to zip codes: 16601 (0.3 miles), 16652 (20.3 miles) and 15904 (29.2 miles).

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Altoona Hospitals With PCU Departments

There are 1 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have PCU nurses in Altoona. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling PCU nurse position in or nearby Altoona.

Altoona Hospital
Shifts
12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 14, and 11
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Emergency Room Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Operating Room Progressive Care Unit Telemetry
Address
620 Howard Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601
Indiana Regional Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 8
Departments
Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Telemetry
Address
835 HOSPITAL ROAD, PET SCAN
Indiana, PA 15701

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