Travel Nurse RN - Ambulatory Surgery
State College, PA
Talent4Health
4x10 hrs, Days

Amb Surg RN 2 years exp required

Shift Information:

Day shift, 4 - 10 hour shifts, M-F, no weekends or holidays

icensure & Certifications

• Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Pennsylvania or Compact
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association
• All certifications must be maintained and renewed every two years

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of ASPAN and AORN standards of care
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to function in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to recognize and respond to cardiac arrhythmias and emergencies
• Excellent verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills
• Professional demeanor with strong emotional intelligence and resilience
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a healthcare team
• Demonstrates tact, sensitivity, sound judgment, and professionalism when interacting with patients, families, and colleagues

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Registered Nurse – Ambulatory / Perioperative Care

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to provide high-quality nursing care in an ambulatory and perioperative setting. This role delivers patient-centered care in accordance with current Ambulatory Care standards, American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN), and Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) standards.

The RN will focus on pre-operative and pre-procedure care, post-operative and post-procedure recovery, and the safe transfer of care to receiving units. Care is provided to patients across the lifespan—from neonates to geriatric patients—in a fast-paced outpatient environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver professional nursing care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Provide care for a wide range of outpatient services, including:
  • Medical and oncology patients
  • Surgical and procedural patients
  • Blocked patients
  • Emergency and inpatient add-on cases
  • Phase II recovery
  • Gastroenterology patients
• Monitor patients for cardiac arrhythmias and respond appropriately to life-threatening emergencies
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, anesthesia, and interdisciplinary teams
• Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, families, and staff
• Promote safe, efficient patient flow and optimal outcomes for discharge

Education

• Graduation from an accredited Registered Nurse program required
• Successful completion of an EKG course preferred