Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room in State College, PA

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. 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.

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.