ARMStaffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Clinic OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in State College, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 03/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse - Surgical Center

Location

This position is located in a surgical center within the United States.

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

The shift is 8 hours long, running from 0615 to 1445, Monday through Friday. No weekends, holidays, or call are required.

Job Description

The Registered Nurse in the surgical center is responsible for assessing and responding to the individual physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients. This role involves utilizing professional nursing skills, implementing nursing care, and acting as a patient advocate. The nurse will coordinate patient care, document accurately, and ensure compliance with surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assess and respond to individual patient needs through direct observation and interaction.
• Utilize professional nursing skills and judgment to implement care and treat identified problems.
• Communicate patient assessments to relevant staff to ensure coordinated care.
• Demonstrate knowledge of diagnostic measures and IV therapy.
• Transcribe and implement physician's orders accurately during patient admissions.
• Document clinical records via computer efficiently and accurately.
• Provide education and instructions to patients and their families.
• Help manage supplies in accordance with policy while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
• Assist with housekeeping duties as needed.
• Utilize critical thinking in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) to assess and provide appropriate nursing care.
• Familiarize with the transfer process for sending patients to medical centers.
• Maintain effective communication and assist staff when functioning as a float nurse.
• Work in pain management and eye laser procedure rooms as assigned.
• Assist with anesthesia supplies and protocols during emergencies.
• Participate in committee meetings and contribute to improvement suggestions.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

Current nursing license and relevant certifications in accordance with practice and job requirements are expected.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics

ARMStaffing Job ID #35454774. 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:Outpatient Clinic,07:00:00-15:00:00

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