Local Contract Nurse RN - Acute Care
State College, PA
WCS Healthcare Partners
3x12 hrs

WCS Healthcare is currently seeking an experienced  Operating  Room Registered Nurse  for a contract assignment at a highly respected hospital in  Pennsylvania. This role is ideal for an OR nurse who thrives in a fast‑paced surgical environment and is committed to delivering safe, high‑quality perioperative care.

Job Function:  

• Shifts: 5x8 Days (40 hours) | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
• Document all patient care accurately, completely, and promptly in the facility EMR  
• Prepare the  operating  room for procedures and  assist  with room turnover  
• Assist  with patient positioning and ensure comfort and safety throughout the procedure  
• Handle and label specimens according to policy  
• Maintain strict adherence to aseptic technique and infection‑control standards  
• Identify  and  initiate  corrective actions when necessary  
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and OR staff to ensure efficient workflow

Job Requirements:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

• License: Must hold an active Registered Nurse license.Pennsylvania (PA)

• Certification: Must hold and maintain a current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification (renewed every two years).

• Experience Level: Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience is preferred. Prior experience is highly valued to successfully leverage critical thinking skills required for high-volume patient triage.

• Environment: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-traffic, and sometimes stressful medical office setting.

• Clinical Knowledge: Thorough understanding of nursing principles, medication effects, diagnostic procedures, common safety hazards, and clinical equipment. Basic knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines is required.

Disclosure: The hourly rates and/or salaries listed may or may not reflect total compensation packages including bonus and fringe benefits, etc., nor are the advertisement(s) posted a guarantee of a certain compensation package for a position or bona fide offer of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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