Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room in State College, PA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room

Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing

About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified OR RN in State College, Pennsylvania, 16803!Job TitleRN – PeriOp / Outpatient Surgery Center LocationState College, PA | Outpatient Surgery Center Schedule / Job Type Contract | Days | OnsiteKey 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.