Local Contract Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $48-52 per hour

Host Healthcare

Altoona (PA)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 medical

401K matching

Housing support

License reimbursement

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Host Healthcare is seeking a local contract nurse RN PCU in Altoona, Pennsylvania to cover a Progressive Care Unit assignment. The role is a local contract with a fixed 13-week duration, 40 hours per week on an 8-hour shift, starting 09/26/2026.

It offers tax-free stipends as applicable and is aligned with hospital staffing needs. As a patient-focused employer, Host Healthcare provides support through housing options, travel reimbursements, and 24/7 assistance to ensure a smooth assignment

Qualifications

Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 09/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours
Employment Type: Local Contract

Skills

PCU

Job description

Host Healthcare is seeking a local contract nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a local contract nursing job in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 09/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours
Employment Type: Local Contract

Host Healthcare Job ID #La1fVX000003rkZFYAY. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN - PCU

About Host Healthcare

At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.

We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.

During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.

Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.

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