Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room in State College, PA

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. 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.

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