Overview
Registered Nurse – Outpatient, State College, Pennsylvania, United States. Start date: 08/31/2026 for a 13-week travel assignment in an outpatient perioperative care setting. Weekly pay ranges from $2,029 to $2,099, with no guaranteed hours. Shift is 8-hour daytime hours (06:15 to 14:45), Monday through Friday, with no weekends, holidays, or on-call obligations. This position supports patient care in a short-term, acute care outpatient environment, emphasizing perioperative and PACU nursing responsibilities.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,029–$2,099 per week
- Contract weeks: 13
- Shift: 8-hour daytime shifts, 06:15–14:45, Monday–Friday
- Start date: 08/31/2026
- Work setting: Outpatient perioperative/PACU care in a travel assignment
- Location: State College, PA

Responsibilities
- Assess and respond to the patient’s physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs; advocate for the patient throughout the care continuum.
- Apply professional nursing judgment to implement care plans and address identified problems, including IV therapy when indicated.
- Communicate patient assessments and care plans to the appropriate team members to ensure coordinated care.
- Demonstrate knowledge of diagnostic measures (labs, radiology, EKG) and participate in perioperative nursing activities, including accurate transcription and execution of orders.
- Transcribe and implement physicians’ orders in a timely manner; assist with admission to the surgical center and ensure proper documentation, site markings, and coordination with the anesthesiology team.
- Document in the patient’s electronic health record accurately and promptly; verify required information and ensure all relevant paperwork and safety checks are complete.
- Provide patient and family education tailored to the care setting; assist with supplies management and maintain cost-conscious use of resources.
- When assigned to PACU, monitor airway and vital signs, manage pain appropriately, and coordinate with the surgeon and anesthesiologist for any concerns; determine readiness for discharge per criteria.

Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license (per state requirements)
- Ability to work in an outpatient perioperative/PACU environment
- Proficiency with IV therapy and basic diagnostic processes (labs, radiology, EKG) as part of standard nursing duties
- Competence with electronic health records and timely, accurate documentation
- Strong communication skills and ability to educate patients and families
- Willingness to assist with patient flow and float to support cross-coverage as needed

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated travel nurse support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support during the assignment
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to facilitate placement
- Clear, transparent weekly pay and admin processes

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PAY DISCLAIMER RULE
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

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