PeriOp RN
State College, PA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,010/weekOverview
- Start Date08/31/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
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
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
RN - PeriOp - Outpatient Surg Ctr - Days
Location
- State College, Pennsylvania
Employment Type
- Contract
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
Shift
- 8-hour shifts
- 0615-1445, Monday-Friday
- No weekends, holidays, or call
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Pennsylvania
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- OR - Operating Room (2 years of experience)
- OR - Operating Room experience within the last year
- Perioperative experience
- PACU - Post Anesthesia Care experience
- BLS
Key Responsibilities
- Assess and respond to patient physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs
- Communicate patient assessments to the appropriate team members
- Perform nursing care, including IV therapy and implementation of physicians’ orders
- Document patient records accurately and in a timely manner
- Provide patient and family education
- Assist with PACU care, including airway management, vital sign monitoring, pain control, and discharge readiness
- Support patient transfers and float coverage as needed
- Assist in procedure rooms and with anesthesia-related supplies and emergency readiness
- Participate in committee meetings and contribute suggestions for improvement
Employer
Host Healthcare
267 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Chris as been so helpful every step of the way. Keeps me updated on everything and responds so fast! Would recommend Chris to everyone!!
Cons
none
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.
About State College, PA
As a Travel Operating Room 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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