Travel Contract

Ambulatory Surgery RN Pre and Post Operative
State College, PA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,143/week

Posted 3 days ago

Overview

Start Date03/04/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration15 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$2,143/week

Benefits

Referral bonus
School loan reimbursement
Vision benefits
Wellness and fitness programs
Company provided housing options
License and certification reimbursement
Life insurance
Medical benefits
Mileage reimbursement
Pet insurance
Discount program
Employee assistance programs
Guaranteed Hours
Health savings account
Holiday Pay
401k retirement plan
Continuing Education
Dental benefits

Qualifications

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Education

Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing

License

Pennsylvania Nursing License

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Description

Job Opportunity: Ambulatory Surgery RN (Pre and Post Op)

Location: State College, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 15 weeks

Job Summary

Provide professional nursing care in ambulatory care settings focusing on pre-operative, post-operative, and transfer of patient care. Care is based on current standards from the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) and the Association of PeriOperative Registered Nurses (AORN). Responsibilities include:

Preoperative and pre-procedure care
Post-operative and post-procedure care
Outpatient services for medical, oncology, procedure, surgical, emergency/inpatient add-on, Phase II recovery, and gastroenterology patients
Use nursing process to assess patient needs, develop care plans, implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes for patients ranging from neonate to geriatric populations

Required Qualifications

Completion of an accredited Registered Nurse program
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
EPIC experience required (transitioning from Meditech to EPIC)
Strong background in pre and post-operative nursing care

Skills and Abilities

Understanding of ASPAN and AORN standards of care
Ability to recognize cardiac arrhythmias and life-threatening emergencies and respond appropriately
Critical thinking skills to provide safe patient care in a fast-paced environment
Effective team member and liaison between patients and staff
Strong verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills
Professional communication and demeanor at all times
High level of mental and emotional tolerance, tact, sensitivity, sound judgment, and professionalism when interacting with patients, families, and coworkers

Experience

Specialty: Nursing
Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for ambulatory surgery RN roles (typically 1+ years)
Prior travel experience: Not required or specified

This position is ideal for RNs with ambulatory surgery experience seeking a contract role in Pennsylvania.

Employer

Host Healthcare

4.8rating(1034 reviews)

222 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare

5.0rating

Pros

Cassie Jo is an absolute ROCKSTAR. She is on top of everything, insanely quick to respond, always ready to remedy any confusion or errors, such an incredible nurse advocate—will go to bat for you in the blink of an eye—as organized as anything I’ve ever seen, and just genuinely kind, caring, and compassionate. I seriously cannot say enough incredible things about her. She is the best and I am so thankful for all of her help, guidance, knowledge, organization, reassurance, skill, and friendliness.

Cons

absolutely NOTHING.

Recommends working with Host Healthcare

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Pediatrics (RN)

Review of Cassie Marchi on Feb 4, 2026

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At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.

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About State College, PA

As a Travel Ambulatory Surgery Nurse in State College, PA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly lower than the national average, making it relatively affordable.
Wages may be slightly lower to match the cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 80-85°F and winter lows of 20-25°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available, and options can be found relatively easily, especially during non-peak times.

Transportation

Car friendliness with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
Limited public transportation options.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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