Travel Registered Nurse Outpatient Job

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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• 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

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.