Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,095 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in State College, Pennsylvania. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: OR - Operating Room Discipline: RN Start Date: 10/26/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Job Summary: Operating Room (OR) nurse position in a healthcare facility. The role involves assessing and responding to the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients through personal observation and interaction. The OR nurse acts as a patient advocate and utilizes professional nursing skills and judgment to implement nursing care. The position requires effective communication of patient assessments, knowledge of diagnostic measures such as labs, radiology, electrocardiogram (EKG), and proficiency in intravenous (IV) therapy. The OR nurse is responsible for transcribing physicians' orders accurately, admitting patients efficiently, documenting in clinical records, and ensuring all procedural requirements are met. Additional responsibilities include patient education, supply management, and assisting with housekeeping duties. When assigned to the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), the nurse assesses and provides appropriate nursing care, monitors patient status, manages airway, and collaborates with physicians. The role may also involve working in pain management and eye laser procedure rooms, assisting with nerve blocks, and emergency medication management. Participation in meetings and compliance with policies are expected.