Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room in State College, PA

Job Title

RN – PeriOperative / Outpatient Surgery Center

Location

State College, PA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and respond to the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients through observation and interaction; serve as a patient advocate throughout the surgical experience.
• Transcribe and implement physician orders accurately and in a timely manner; admit patients to the surgical center efficiently and complete thorough review of patient records to ensure all pre-operative requirements are met.
• Document patient information in the clinical record via computer with accuracy and timeliness, ensuring compliance with correct surgical procedures and site-marking protocols.
• Provide post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) nursing when assigned, including airway maintenance, vital sign monitoring, pain management, and evaluation of patients against discharge criteria to progress to Phase 2.
• Work in pain management and eye laser procedure rooms as assigned; assist with nerve blocks and maintain familiarity with anesthesia supplies, crash cart, MH cart, and emergency medications.
• Provide patient and family education, coordinate care communications across the care team, and participate in committee meetings to support continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Demonstrated knowledge of diagnostic measures including laboratory values, radiology, and EKG interpretation.
• Proficiency in IV therapy and perioperative nursing skills and clinical judgment.
• Ability to accurately transcribe and implement physician orders in a fast-paced surgical environment.
• Competency in electronic clinical documentation systems.
• Familiarity with patient transfer processes and procedures to a higher level of care when required.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in an outpatient surgery center or perioperative setting.
• Experience providing PACU nursing care, including post-anesthesia assessment and pain management.
• Familiarity with float nurse responsibilities, including coordinating staff flow and coverage across multiple care areas.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic outpatient surgical environment with exposure to a variety of perioperative specialties including PACU, pain management, and laser procedures.
• Join a collaborative care team that values patient advocacy, clinical excellence, and continuous professional development.