Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room Location: State College, PA Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified OR RN in State College, Pennsylvania, 16803!
Job Title
RN – PeriOp / Outpatient Surgery Center
Location
State College, PA | Outpatient Surgery Center
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Assess and respond to the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of surgical patients through observation and interaction, serving as a patient advocate throughout the care continuum.
- Utilize professional nursing skills and clinical judgment to implement individualized nursing care, including IV therapy and interpretation of diagnostic measures such as labs, radiology, and EKG.
- Transcribe and implement physician orders accurately and in a timely manner; admit patients to the surgical center efficiently and complete thorough review of patient records to ensure compliance with correct surgical procedures, including site marking verification.
- When assigned to PACU, apply critical thinking to assess patients, maintain airway, monitor vital signs, manage pain medication, and evaluate patients using discharge criteria to safely progress to Phase 2.
- Work in pain management and eye laser procedure rooms as assigned; assist with nerve blocks and maintain familiarity with anesthesia supplies, crash cart, MH cart, and emergency medications.
- Provide patient and family education, document accurately in electronic clinical records, and participate in committee meetings to support continuous quality improvement.
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Pennsylvania or compact licensure eligibility
- Perioperative nursing experience, including pre-op, intraoperative, and/or PACU settings
- Proficiency in IV therapy and knowledge of diagnostic measures including labs, radiology, and EKG
- Ability to document accurately and in a timely manner using electronic medical record systems
- Familiarity with surgical center protocols, including patient transfer processes and emergency procedures
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience functioning as a float nurse across multiple perioperative areas
- Familiarity with anesthesia supplies and assistance with nerve block procedures
- Experience in pain management or laser procedure room environments
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic outpatient surgical environment with exposure to a broad range of perioperative specialties and procedures
- Join a collaborative care team committed to patient advocacy, safety, and high-quality surgical outcomes
About Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.
To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.
Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.
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