Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $1,852 to $2,046 per week in State College, PA

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: State College
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room Location: State College, PA Agency: Thrive Staffing Pay: $1,852 to $2,046 per week Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 3/30/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Thrive Staffing to find a qualified OR RN in State College, Pennsylvania, 16801! Job Title RN - OR - Outpatient Surg Ctr - Days City/State: State College, Pennsylvania Shift: 8 hr shifts; 0615-1445 Mon-Fri; no weekends, holidays or call Contract Length: 13 weeks Start Date: 03/30/2026 Job Description: The Registered Nurse in the OR at the Outpatient Surgery Center is responsible for addressing the individual physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient through observation and interaction, serving as a patient advocate, and ensuring an organized, safe, and efficient environment of care in collaboration with the surgical team. Responsibilities: Assesses and responds to the individual needs of the patient. Sets up operating room with appropriate sterile supplies and equipment. Collaborates with the surgical team for a safe and efficient care environment. Identifies patient and operative site as per policy and ensures safe transport of patient. Observes sterile field throughout surgical procedure and charts information accurately. Manages surgical instruments and medication labeling on the sterile field. Handles and labels specimens correctly, ensuring all safety procedures are followed. Communicates and coordinates with surgical team and functions in accordance with policies. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Advocating for patients from diverse backgrounds and with different healthcare needs refines your patient advocacy skills, making you a more effective advocate in various healthcare settings. Different healthcare facilities may have varying nursing policies and procedures. Adapting to these variations helps you understand the importance of compliance and the rationale behind different policies. Stand out in the competitive healthcare field by showcasing a resume filled with varied experiences in different regions and healthcare settings. Employers value the adaptability and resilience gained through travel nursing. Travel nurses often form close bonds with colleagues who share similar adventurous spirits. This camaraderie can provide a strong support system during assignments and beyond. Travel nurses often play crucial roles in responding to healthcare crises or natural disasters. Contributing during critical times allows you to make a meaningful impact on communities in need. Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS Core Mandatory Part I Core Mandatory Part II (Nursing) Core Mandatory Part III 29213198EXPTEMP

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