Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room in State College, PA

Job Title

RN – PeriOp / Outpatient Surgery Center

Location

State College, PA | Outpatient Surgery Center

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and respond to the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of surgical patients through observation and interaction, serving as a patient advocate throughout the care continuum.
• Utilize professional nursing skills and clinical judgment to implement individualized nursing care, including IV therapy and interpretation of diagnostic measures such as labs, radiology, and EKG.
• 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 compliance with correct surgical procedures, including site marking verification.
• When assigned to PACU, apply critical thinking to assess patients, maintain airway, monitor vital signs, manage pain medication, and evaluate patients using discharge criteria to safely 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, document accurately in electronic clinical records, and participate in committee meetings to support continuous quality improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Pennsylvania or compact licensure eligibility
• Perioperative nursing experience, including pre-op, intraoperative, and/or PACU settings
• Proficiency in IV therapy and knowledge of diagnostic measures including labs, radiology, and EKG
• Ability to document accurately and in a timely manner using electronic medical record systems
• Familiarity with surgical center protocols, including patient transfer processes and emergency procedures

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience functioning as a float nurse across multiple perioperative areas
• Familiarity with anesthesia supplies and assistance with nerve block procedures
• Experience in pain management or laser procedure room environments

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic outpatient surgical environment with exposure to a broad range of perioperative specialties and procedures
• Join a collaborative care team committed to patient advocacy, safety, and high-quality surgical outcomes