Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $2,030 per week in State College, PA
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: State College
Posted on: January 22, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room Location: State College,
PA Agency: Mindlance Health Pay: $2,030 per week Contract Duration:
13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position TravelNurseSource is
working with Mindlance Health to find a qualified OR RN in State
College, Pennsylvania, 16801! ID: 75332869 Shift: 8 hr shifts M-F;
Rotate thru 0630-1500, 0900-1730 and 1100-1930; call and weekend
opportunities ava Description: 8 hour shifts, shifts currently
staff rotates through 0630 1500, 0900 1730 , 1100 1930. Weekend
coverage and call voluntary. 40 hours per week. POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible to the Director of Surgical Services, Unit
Director/Manager, Clinical Supervisor and/or designee for overall
nursing practice. Provides professional nursing care based on
current perioperative nursing knowledge through the use of
Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) Standards and
Recommended Practice for Perioperative Nursing. Care includes the
use of the nursing process through assessment of the patient and
pertinent health data, analysis of collected data based on
perioperative nursing theory and experience, development of a plan
of care to meet those needs, implementation of nursing
interventions based on current practice standards and evaluation of
patient care outcomes for the pediatric through geriatric age
population. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: 1. Completion of an
accredited registered nurse program required; BSN preferred.
Experience: 1. 2 years prior Operating Room experience required
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 1. Effectively functions as a team
member and as a liaison between patient and staff. 2. Supports and
encourages harmonious communication skills. 3. Job requires strong
verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills. 4.
Communicates in highly professional manner at all times. 5.
Demonstrates a high level of mental and emotional tolerance and
even temperament when dealing with ill people; uses tact,
sensitivity, sound judgment and a professional attitude when
relating with patients, families, and co-workers at all times. 6.
Knowledge of peri-operative nursing practices. (AORN) 7.
Demonstrates mental and emotional tolerance and even temperament
when dealing with patients, families, providers and other staff
members. 8. If there are no candidates who possess the preferred
qualifications for the positions, the candidate will be considered
and education/training will be provided. Mount Nittany Health will
provide an in-house 6 month Operating Room course. 9. Must begin
the in-house Operating Room course upon transfer/hire into the
Operating Room. 10. Accepts responsibility and accountability for
maintaining knowledge, skills and competency in peri-operative
nursing, remaining current on concepts, trends, scientific advance,
biomedical equipment and ethics related to peri-operative nursing.
License/Certification/Registration: 1. Licensed as a Registered
Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania. 2. Meets the American Heart
Association s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support
(BLS) and renews BLS every two years. 3. Meets the American Heart
Association's standards for Healthcare Provider Advanced Cardiac
Life Support (ACLS) and renews ACLS every two years. ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS Develops a plan of care based on an ongoing assessment of
the patient in the holding area, operative suite and post-operative
setting. The Plan of Care: a. Identifies strengths and weaknesses
and methods of adapting to current surgical interventions. b.
Updates plan constantly to meet existing or potential problems of
the patient. c. States goals and nursing interventions based on the
assessment of the patient experiencing surgical intervention. d.
Ensures supplies and equipment for the care of the surgical patient
are readily available and functional. e. Ensures the creation and
maintenance of a sterile field through the procedure based on
principles of asepsis. Implements perioperative nursing techniques
and responds appropriately to natural physiological changes during
the operative procedure per Mount Nittany Medical Center policies
and procedures and AORN standards by: a. Recognizing changes in
health care status and directs appropriate care to provide for
patient safety. b. Applying principles of aseptic technique,
surgical technique, electrical, chemical and laser safety,
positioning, and patient care management. c. Utilizing knowledge in
clinical performance by applying technical, interpersonal,
educational, leadership and communication concepts. d.
Demonstrating care and disposition of surgical specimens, cultures,
foreign bodies. e. Documenting individualized changes in plan of
care. Implements health education by: a. Providing information to
the patient and family relating to specific surgical nursing
functions and physical aspects of the operating room through
effective preoperative teaching. b. Documenting patient
interactions appropriately. Accepts responsibility and
accountability for maintaining knowledge, skills and competency in
perioperative nursing by: a. Maintaining an awareness of
professional issues. b. Remaining current on concepts, trends,
scientific advances, biomedical equipment and ethics related to
perioperative nursing. Position Billing string = Medefis Guaranteed
Hours: 36 Contract Weeks:91 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Advocating
for patients becomes more nuanced when dealing with diverse
populations. Travel nursing exposes you to different patient
advocacy scenarios, refining your advocacy skills. Some travel
nursing agencies provide opportunities for continuing education,
allowing you to expand your knowledge base and stay updated on the
latest advancements in healthcare. Stand out in the competitive
healthcare field by showcasing a resume filled with varied
experiences in different regions and healthcare settings. Employers
value the adaptability and resilience gained through travel
nursing. Tailor your career path by selecting assignments that
align with your professional goals and interests. This
customization allows you to focus on areas of healthcare that
resonate with your passion. Travel nurses can bring fresh
perspectives to healthcare facilities, contributing ideas and
insights that may lead to improvements in patient care, safety, and
overall healthcare quality. Requirements Required for Onboarding OR
RN Exam 29211980EXPTEMP
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