Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $1,920 to $2,230 per week in State College, PA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room
Location: State College, PA
Agency: Empower Professionals Inc.
Pay: $1,920 to $2,230 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Empower Professionals Inc. to find a qualified OR RN in State College, Pennsylvania, 16801!

Location: State College, PA
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Shift: Days 0600-0700 start, 8hr shifts, Mon-Fri
Hours: 40 Hours/Week
Start: ASAP
Experience Required: 2+ years
Holiday Coverage: No weekends, holidays, or call
Call: No call

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join an ambulatory surgery center in State College, PA and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across a dynamic clinical environment. The ideal candidate will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, and implement individualized care plans while upholding the highest standards of safety and clinical excellence. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and fast-paced healthcare setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols
• Monitor and document patient vital signs, conditions, and responses to interventions
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions
• Respond promptly to changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation in the electronic health record

Pay range: $1,920 to $2,230 per week.

Travel OR RN package: $2,230/week (40 hours) = $34/hour taxable + up to $875/week in travel reimbursements if eligible under IRS tax-home and expense rules.

Local package: $48–$54/hour fully taxable ($1,920–$2,160/week for 40 hours).

Overtime paid in accordance with applicable wage-and-hour laws and the assignment agreement. Actual compensation varies based on hours worked, assignment terms and travel reimbursement eligibility.

About Empower Professionals Inc.

Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, Empower Professionals Inc. is a privately owned, certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) with more than 20 years of experience connecting skilled professionals with leading organizations. We serve clients across healthcare, pharma, financial services, energy and education, and we have built our reputation on accountability, transparency and long-term relationships. Travel nurses choose Empower because we treat every clinician as a partner, not a placement. Our recruiters take the time to understand your specialty, preferred locations and career goals, then match you with assignments that fit. We offer [competitive weekly pay, housing stipends, health/dental/vision benefits, 401(k), license reimbursement], along with [24/7 clinical support] and a dedicated recruiter who stays with you from your first submission to your final shift. We have placed N number clinicians in [specialties, e.g. ICU, ER, Med-Surg, L&D] roles across [states or regions]. Apply today and let Empower help you take the next step in your nursing career.

Requirements

• Active PA or Compact RN license
• BLS/BCLS, PALS, ACLS certifications
• 2+ years of Registered Nurse experience
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills

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