Emergency Department RN
State College, PA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,092/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a fast-paced Emergency Department team in State College, PA, as a Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse. Located in a welcoming and vibrant community, State College offers a supportive setting for professionals who enjoy the energy of a lively town and a strong local atmosphere. If you’re an experienced ER nurse who thrives in high-acuity settings, values teamwork, and delivers compassionate patient care across the lifespan, this 13-week nursing contract could be the perfect fit.
Job Details
- Location: State College, PA 16801
- Employment Type: Travel RN / Travel Nurse Contract
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: September 23, 2026
- Shift: 12-hour evenings (1045-2315 and/or 1445-0315)
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,860-$1,960
- Setting: Emergency Department / Emergency Room
- On-Call: No call
Job Requirements
- Current Pennsylvania RN license
- At least 1 year of recent Emergency Department or Emergency Room nursing experience required
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- ACLS certification from the American Heart Association
- PALS certification from the American Heart Association
- Valid NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- EPIC charting experience preferred
- Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills
- Ability to remain calm, professional, and compassionate in high-acuity and urgent care situations
Responsibilities
- Triaging patients entering the Emergency Department and prioritizing care based on acuity
- Performing comprehensive assessments and documenting patient history, symptoms, and chief complaints
- Developing and implementing individualized plans of care based on ongoing reassessments
- Ensuring supplies and equipment are ready, functional, and available for emergency patient care
- Managing complications and emergencies in accordance with department policies and ENA standards
- Recognizing changes in patient condition and responding quickly to protect patient safety
- Educating patients and families on treatment plans, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
- Documenting patient responses to interventions and supporting continuity of care
- Providing compassionate emergency nursing care to patients from neonate through geriatric populations
Apply now for this rewarding Emergency Room Registered Nurse travel job in State College, Pennsylvania, and take the next step in your nursing career.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About State College, PA
As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in State College, PA here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it relatively affordable.
- Wages may be slightly lower to match the cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 80-85°F and winter lows of 20-25°F.
- Short term rentals are available, and options can be found relatively easily, especially during non-peak times.
- Car friendliness with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
- Limited public transportation options.
- Diverse population due to the university, with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies.
- State College is home to a large population of travel nurses due to the university and healthcare facilities.
- Numerous restaurants offering local fare, vibrant art and music scene, support for various sports due to the university, and abundant outdoor activities with nearby parks and mountains.
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