Operating Room RN
State College, PA
ARMStaffing
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday; rotating shifts include 0630-1500, 0900-1730, and 1100-1930. Voluntary on-call and weekend coverage opportunities available.

Job Description

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 following the Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) Standards and Recommended Practice for Perioperative Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a plan of care based on ongoing assessments of patients in the holding area, operative suite, and post-operative settings.
• Ensure formation and maintenance of a sterile field consistent with principles of asepsis.
• Effectively document individualized changes in the plan of care and patient interactions.
• Provide education to patients and their families regarding surgical nursing functions and the operating room environment.
• Apply principles of aseptic technique, surgical techniques, and patient care management consistently.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Completion of an accredited registered nurse program required; BSN preferred.
• 2 years of prior Operating Room experience required.
• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania.
• Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications required; renewal every two years.
• Willingness to undertake in-house Operating Room course if needed.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!