Job Description
First Connect Health 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
- 36 hours per week
- Shift : 10 hours, days, nights, flexible, rotating
- Employment Type : Travel
Job Order Number : 290644
Specialty : Nursing
Sub Specialty(s) : Perioperative, Operating Room / Circulation & Scrub
Job Description :
Assesses and responds to the individual physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients through observation and interaction. Acts as a patient advocate.Sets up the operating room with appropriate sterile supplies and equipment according to assignments and schedule.Collaborates with the scrub nurse / technician, anesthesia personnel, and surgeon to provide a safe, organized, and efficient environment of care.Identifies patient and operative site per policy, transports patients safely, communicates information accurately to the surgical team, and charts timely.Constantly observes the sterile field throughout the surgical procedure.Charts required information in the patient record, verifies consent and H&P for procedures, performs "time out," and oversees sponge / needle / instrument counts, reporting results to the surgeon.Ensures appropriate medications are available, labeled, and used correctly on the sterile field.Handles specimens safely, labels and records them properly, and updates courier lists according to policy.Uses PPE when handling waste or soiled items and ensures team compliance with protective gear.As a float / resource nurse, maintains communication across areas, relieves personnel for breaks, checks case carts, manages patient flow, and utilizes staff efficiently.Reviews surgeon preference cards periodically to ensure necessary supplies and equipment are available.Independently familiarizes with all equipment, procedures, supplies, drugs, and storage locations.Knowledgeable about anesthesia supplies, crash carts, MH carts, anesthesia emergency carts, endotracheal tubes, LMAs, endoscopes, and anesthesia medications.Utilizes supplies and equipment efficiently to contain costs without compromising patient care; participates in annual inventory counts and decrements supplies accurately.Assists with housekeeping duties as needed, including making beds, mopping floors between cases, and disposing of trash.Performs other duties as required, such as Phase 2 nurse or late nurse, in accordance with policies, and works in other patient areas as needed with appropriate skill levels.About First Connect Health
At First Connect Health , we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency , headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.
By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.
But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because :
✅ Trust and Transparency : We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.✅ Best Pay & Benefits : We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.✅ Flexibility & Choice : Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.✅ Personalized Support : Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.
Benefits
Medical benefitsSick pay401k retirement planWeekly payReferral bonus