Travel Operating Room RN - $2,178 per week

Company: ARMStaffing
Location: State College
Posted on: February 7, 2026

Job Description:

ARMStaffing is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in State College, Pennsylvania. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: OR - Operating Room - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 02/23/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 40 hours per week - Shift: 8 hours, days - Employment Type: Travel Operating Room Nurse Assignment Duration This is a 13-week contract position. Schedule 8-hour shifts; 0615-1445, Monday through Friday; no weekends, holidays, or call. Job Description The Operating Room Nurse assesses and responds to the individual physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient through personal observation and interaction, while acting as a patient advocate. The nurse sets up the operating room with appropriate sterile supplies and equipment according to the assignments and schedule, working collaboratively with the scrub nurse/technician, anesthesia personnel, and surgeon to provide a safe and efficient environment of care. Responsibilities - Identifies the patient and operative site according to policy and transports the patient safely. - Communicates information accurately to the surgical team and documents it in a timely manner. - Constantly observes the sterile field throughout the surgical procedure. - Charts required information on the patient record, checks consent and history & physical (H&P) for each surgical procedure, and performs the proper "time out". - Oversees sponge, needle, and instrument counts before surgery and reports results to the surgeon. - Has appropriate medications available for each case, ensuring proper labeling and usage on the sterile field. - Handles specimens correctly and safely, labeling and recording information according to policy. - Utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed and ensures all team members are similarly protected. - Maintains communication among all areas when functioning as a float nurse/resource, relieving personnel for breaks and lunches, and assisting with patient flow according to the OR schedule. - Reviews surgeon's preference cards periodically to ensure the availability of specific supplies and equipment. - Independently gains knowledge of all equipment, procedures, supplies, and drugs, including their storage locations. - Familiar with anesthesia supplies and emergency carts and their contents. - Utilizes supplies in a cost-effective manner while ensuring quality patient care and participates in annual inventory counts. - Assists with housekeeping duties as necessary, including making beds and disposing of trash. - Performs additional duties as required in accordance with policies and functions with appropriate skill levels in all patient areas. 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 ARMStaffing Job ID 35613800. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:OR,07:00:00-15:00:00 About ARMStaffing Allied Resources Medical Staffing (ARMStaffing) places the most qualified medical professionals in the industry, including: local and travel contract, temp-to-perm, per diem, and direct-hire personnel. As a leader in medical staffing, we cover every segment of the healthcare market and take pride in our ability to exceed our clients' expectations. We accomplish this through our total dedication to our clients and field associates, our over 15 years of experience, a strong and diverse poor of medical professionals, and the high level of loyalty of our internal staff. We also make it a point to develop and maintain close relationships with staffing and office managers to ensure clear communication and proper placements based on the client's criteria. This allows us to tailor our services to best suit the staffing needs of our clients, while placing our employees in positions that match their abilities and preferences. Our goal is to offer unparalleled service to our valued healthcare clients, regardless of facility size or location, and to maintain a top-notch workforce of qualified, dedicated and medical professionals. The Experts in Healthcare Recruiting - Local and travel contracts - Temp-to-perm employment - Direct-hire personnel - Per Diem - Staffing for every segment of the healthcare industry including, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, and Allied Health Professionals - Long-term contracts, block scheduling and per diem staffing options - 24-Hour customer service and on-call support 365 days a year - Full-time, registered nurse on staff to provide screening, background, and reference checks - Long-term and temporary career options with outstanding employee benefits - Medical Benefits - Company-matched 401K

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