Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $1,676 to $1,870 per week in State College, PA
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: State College
Posted on: February 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) /
Pre-Post Op Location: State College, PA Agency: Thrive Staffing
Pay: $1,676 to $1,870 per week Shift Information: Days - 3 days x
12 hours Contract Duration: 15 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the
Position TravelNurseSource is working with Thrive Staffing to find
a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in State College, Pennsylvania,
16801! Job Title PA - Amb Surg RN (pre and post op) - Days
City/State: State College, Pennsylvania Shift: Day Shift (8s, 10s
and 12s); no weekends or holidays, Days, 07:00:00-19:00:00 Contract
Length: 12/3,105 Start Date: 02/10/2026 Job Description: Provides
professional nursing care based on current Ambulatory Care
standards, American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN), and
Association of PeriOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) during the
pre-operative, post-operative, and transfer of patient care to the
receiving unit. The nursing role will focus preoperative and
pre-procedure care along with post-operative and post-procedure
care as well as other outpatient services. This includes the use of
the nursing process to provide care for a broad range of outpatient
services related to medical and oncology patients; procedure
patients, surgical patients, including but not limited to blocked
patients, emergency/inpatient add-on cases, Phase II recovery; and
gastroenterology patients. Included in this care is the use of the
nursing process through assessment of patient needs, development of
a plan to meet those needs, implementation of nursing interventions
and evaluations of the effectiveness of the nursing care, and other
treatment measures to achieve optimal patient outcomes on discharge
for the neonate through geriatric age population. Responsibilities:
Provides professional nursing care based on ASPAN and AORN
standards. Focuses on preoperative, pre-procedure, post-operative,
and post-procedure care as well as other outpatient services.
Requirements: Completion of an accredited registered nurse program
required. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of
Pennsylvania. Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for
Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life
Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and
renews them every two years. MUST HAVE EPIC experience due to the
transition from Meditech to EPIC with a 5/30 go-live date. 5
Benefits of Travel Nursing A diverse portfolio of experiences adds
depth to your professional profile. This can be beneficial if you
decide to pursue leadership roles, advanced degrees, or specialized
certifications. Change environments regularly to prevent burnout,
maintaining enthusiasm and passion for your nursing career. The
variety in assignments keeps your work engaging and fulfilling.
Healthcare facilities may follow different nursing models and
practices. Experiencing these diverse approaches broadens your
understanding of nursing and healthcare delivery. Travel nursing
offers flexibility in terms of assignment duration and location.
You can choose short-term or long-term assignments, and the
flexibility allows for a better work-life balance. Working in
various healthcare settings exposes you to different patient
populations, diseases, and treatment methods. This exposure
enhances your ability to adapt and learn, making you a more
versatile and knowledgeable healthcare professional. Requirements
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