Travel Nurse RN - Outpatient Med Surg
State College, PA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Join a dynamic outpatient surgical team in State College, PA, and put your perioperative nursing skills to work in a travel Registered Nurse role. This Pennsylvania healthcare job offers the opportunity to provide high-quality outpatient, PACU, and procedural patient care in a fast-paced setting where teamwork, communication, and clinical skill make a real impact.

Job Details

• Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
• Setting: Outpatient / Perioperative / PACU
• Location: State College, Pennsylvania — a welcoming community with a comfortable, inviting atmosphere
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• End Date: 01/04/2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
• Schedule: Variable start time between 0600-0700, Monday through Friday
• Weekends/Holidays/Call: No weekends, holidays, or call
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,750–$1,840
• Openings: 1

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 1 year of nursing experience required
• Experience in outpatient nursing, perioperative nursing, PACU, or procedural nursing preferred
• Strong assessment skills and the ability to respond to changing patient needs
• Comfort with IV therapy, clinical documentation, and transcribing provider orders accurately
• Working knowledge of diagnostic measures such as labs, radiology, and EKG
• Excellent communication, organization, and patient education skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented surgical environment

Responsibilities

• Assess patient physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs and act as a patient advocate
• Implement nursing care plans and respond appropriately to identified patient problems
• Communicate patient assessments to the appropriate care team members to support coordinated care
• Prepare patients for surgical procedures, including record review, site verification, and completion of required documentation
• Document accurately and promptly in the patient clinical record
• Provide patient and family education before and after procedures
• Support PACU needs by monitoring vital signs, managing airway support, assisting with pain control, and following discharge criteria
• Assist with patient transfers and maintain efficient patient flow throughout the unit
• Help with float coverage, staff breaks, and maintaining a smooth workflow across areas
• Assist in procedural areas as assigned, including pain management and eye laser rooms
• Maintain familiarity with anesthesia supplies, nerve block support, crash cart location, and emergency medications
• Participate in committee meetings, contribute ideas for improvement, and support unit goals

Apply now to join this outpatient RN travel assignment in State College, Pennsylvania, and bring your perioperative nursing experience to a collaborative healthcare team.

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