Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
State College, PA
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Travel opportunity in State College, PA. 13-week contract, competitive pay and guaranteed hours.

Join a dynamic perioperative team in State College, Pennsylvania, as an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) for a 13-week travel nursing contract. State College (16801) offers a vibrant community, parks, dining, and a welcoming atmosphere. This is an excellent perioperative nursing job for RNs looking to advance OR skills and work with a collaborative surgical team.

Quick Job Snapshot

• Job Title: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) / Perioperative Nurse (Scrub or Circulating)
• Location: State College, PA 16801 (Centre County, Pennsylvania travel nursing)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,120 - $2,230
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 15, 2026 – July 15, 2026)
• Hours: 40 hours per week (Guaranteed 36 hours)
• Shift Duration: 8 hours per shift
• Shift: 8-hour shifts, Monday–Friday; rotating start times (6:30am–3:00pm, 9:00am–5:30pm, 11:00am–7:30pm)
• Call & Weekend: Voluntary call and weekend coverage opportunities available
• Employment Type: Travel, On-Site (Travel Nursing / OR RN position)
• Number of Positions: 2

Qualifications (Required)

• Completion of an accredited Registered Nurse program (BSN preferred)
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Pennsylvania
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) – current
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – current
• Minimum 2 years prior Operating Room (OR) experience required (perioperative nursing experience, scrub or circulating)
• Knowledge of perioperative nursing practices and AORN standards
• Strong verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills; ability to act as patient/staff liaison
• Professionalism, sound judgment, and high level of mental and emotional tolerance
• If you do not meet all preferred qualifications, in-house Operating Room training will be provided upon hire

Responsibilities (Perioperative / OR RN)

• Deliver professional perioperative nursing care following current AORN standards and facility protocols
• Assess surgical patients and develop individualized perioperative plans of care
• Support pediatric through geriatric patient populations in pre-op, intra-op, and immediate post-op phases
• Maintain sterile fields; manage surgical instrumentation, supplies, and equipment functionality
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient status to ensure patient safety
• Apply aseptic technique, surgical technique, and proper patient positioning
• Document patient care, surgical counts, and intraoperative events accurately and timely
• Educate patients and families on perioperative expectations and post-operative care
• Maintain and develop perioperative knowledge, technical skills, and competency

Why Join This Travel Nursing Opportunity

• Competitive weekly pay for OR travel nurses
• Guaranteed hours and predictable Monday–Friday schedule with rotating start times
• Supportive surgical team and opportunity to strengthen perioperative skills (AORN-aligned)
• In-house OR training provided for candidates who need orientation
• Experience State College—great local amenities and a welcoming community

Apply now to join our perioperative team in State College, PA. Submit your resume and current RN license, BLS, and ACLS certifications. Questions? Contact our travel nursing recruiter to learn more about this OR RN travel job and next steps. Join our healthcare team today!

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