Talent4Health 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 : 10 / 27 / 2025
- Duration : 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift : 8 hours, days
- Employment Type : Travel
Job ID : T4H - 914
Job Summary
The Operating Room Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering safe and effective patient care during surgical procedures. This role involves preparing the OR, collaborating with the surgical team, maintaining sterile technique, ensuring accurate documentation, and promoting a safe, organized environment throughout the perioperative process.
Responsibilities
Assess and respond to patients’ physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs; serve as a patient advocatePrepare the operating room with appropriate sterile supplies and equipment according to case assignmentsCollaborate with scrub nurses, anesthesia staff, and surgeons to maintain an organized and efficient OR environmentVerify patient identity and operative site per policy; transport patients safely and communicate effectively with the surgical teamMaintain constant observation of the sterile field throughout proceduresDocument all required patient and procedural information accurately and promptlyVerify consents, H&P, and conduct surgical “time-out” per protocolOversee and verify sponge, needle, and instrument counts, reporting results to the surgeonEnsure all medications are properly labeled and handled according to safety standardsHandle and label specimens accurately, maintaining proper documentation and chain of custodyUse appropriate PPE and ensure all team members follow safety and infection control protocolsFunction as a float / resource nurse when needed, maintaining communication across departments and assisting with workflowReview surgeon preference cards regularly to ensure necessary supplies and equipment are availableMaintain knowledge of all surgical equipment, supplies, drugs, and their storage locationsBe familiar with anesthesia equipment, crash carts, and emergency suppliesPromote cost-effective resource utilization while maintaining quality patient careParticipate in inventory management and assist with housekeeping duties between casesPerform additional duties as required, including Phase 2 recovery or late shift nursing, and assist in other patient care areas as neededRequirements
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license – state-specific or compactMinimum 2 years of recent operating room or perioperative nursing experienceBLS and ACLS certifications – required (PALS preferred)Strong knowledge of sterile technique, OR safety standards, and surgical proceduresProficiency in teamwork, communication, and documentation skillsAbout Talent4Health
A leader and innovator, offering comprehensive talent solutions for the healthcare industry across the nation. Talent4Health, based in Wilmington, DE is a one stop solution that offers access to an inclusive network of excellent healthcare professionals through its state-of-the-art recruitment strategies and extensive career opportunities. We have successfully placed over 3000 plus clinicians with the topmost healthcare facilities across 50 states in the US.
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