Travel Nurse RN - Ambulatory Care - $2,246 per week in State College, PA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Ambulatory Care
Location: State College, PA
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,246 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 7/6/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Perioperative Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Monday - Friday Hours per Shift: 8 hours (0615-1445) Experience: Minimum 2 years Description: Assesses and responds to the individual physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient through personal observation and interaction. Acts as a patient advocate. Utilizes professional nursing skills and judgment; takes action to implement nursing care and treat the problems identified. Communicates patient assessments to the appropriate individuals ensuring the coordination of patient care. Demonstrates knowledge of diagnostic measures such as labs, radiology, and EKG. Demonstrates skills in IV therapy. Transcribes and implements physicians' orders in an accurate and timely manner while admitting patients efficiently. Documents in the patient clinical records via computer with accuracy and in a timely manner. Checks the required information on the patient record to comply with the correct surgical procedures. Completes the final review of the patient record to ensure all paperwork and activities such as site marking are complete and that the anesthesiologist has spoken to the patient and family. Provides appropriate and knowledgeable instruction/education to the patients and their families. Decrements supplies according to policy. Utilizes supplies, equipment, and resources to contain costs without compromising patient care. Assists with housekeeping duties such as cleaning and making beds as needed for patients. When assigned to the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), uses knowledge and critical thinking to assess and give appropriate nursing care. Recognizes patients' needs; maintains airway, monitors vital signs, utilizes correct medication to control pain, and consults with the surgeon and anesthesiologist if any difficulties arise that affect the patient. Evaluates the patient's status using discharge criteria to safely move the patient onto Phase 2. Is familiar with the transfer process and procedure to send a patient for further medical attention. When functioning as a float nurse, maintains communication between all areas and is available to assist staff as needed to maintain workflow. Relieves staff for breaks and lunch in a timely manner and utilizes staff in a cost-effective manner. Works in the pain management and eye laser procedure rooms as assigned. Familiar with anesthesia supplies; assists with nerve blocks; knows the location of emergency equipment. Participates in committee meetings, offers suggestions for improvements, and seeks guidance when needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam