Job Title RN – PeriOp / Outpatient Surgery Center Location State College, PA | Outpatient Surgery Center Schedule / Job Type Contract | Days | Onsite Key Responsibilities • Assess and respond to the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of surgical patients through observation and interaction, serving as a patient advocate throughout the care continuum. • Utilize professional nursing skills and clinical judgment to implement individualized nursing care, including IV therapy and interpretation of diagnostic measures such as labs, radiology, and EKG. • Transcribe and implement physician orders accurately and in a timely manner; admit patients to the surgical center efficiently and complete thorough review of patient records to ensure compliance with correct surgical procedures, including site marking verification. • When assigned to PACU, apply critical thinking to assess patients, maintain airway, monitor vital signs, manage pain medication, and evaluate patients using discharge criteria to safely progress to Phase 2. • Work in pain management and eye laser procedure rooms as assigned; assist with nerve blocks and maintain familiarity with anesthesia supplies, crash cart, MH cart, and emergency medications. • Provide patient and family education, document accurately in electronic clinical records, and participate in committee meetings to support continuous quality improvement. Required Qualifications • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Pennsylvania or compact licensure eligibility • Perioperative nursing experience, including pre-op, intraoperative, and/or PACU settings • Proficiency in IV therapy and knowledge of diagnostic measures including labs, radiology, and EKG • Ability to document accurately and in a timely manner using electronic medical record systems • Familiarity with surgical center protocols, including patient transfer processes and emergency procedures Preferred Experience / Skills • Experience functioning as a float nurse across multiple perioperative areas • Familiarity with anesthesia supplies and assistance with nerve block procedures • Experience in pain management or laser procedure room environments Why Join Us • Opportunity to work in a dynamic outpatient surgical environment with exposure to a broad range of perioperative specialties and procedures • Join a collaborative care team committed to patient advocacy, safety, and high-quality surgical outcomes