Location: State College, PA

Start Date: 01-21-2026

End Date: 04-22-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, rotating 8-hour day shifts: 06:30 AM - 03:00 PM; 09:00 AM - 05:30 PM; 11:00 AM - 07:30 PM. Voluntary call and weekend coverage available. Shift type: day (rotating day shifts).

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide professional perioperative nursing care across the continuum — pre-op, intra-op and post-op — using AORN standards
• Assess patients and develop individualized plans of care that guide safe surgical management
• Implement aseptic technique and maintain a sterile field throughout procedures
• Operate and monitor biomedical equipment safely and troubleshoot as needed
• Document patient assessments, interventions and outcomes clearly and timely
• Educate patients and families with effective preoperative teaching and clear instructions
• Collaborate with surgical teams, anesthesia, and ancillary staff to promote seamless patient care
• Safeguard specimens, cultures and foreign bodies, ensuring proper handling and documentation

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Pennsylvania (required)
• Minimum 2 years of prior Operating Room experience (required)
• Current BLS (American Heart Association Healthcare Provider) required
• Current ACLS (American Heart Association Healthcare Provider) required
• BSN preferred — candidates with other RN credentials will be considered and training provided
• Strong verbal, written and non-verbal communication skills and ability to work well in a team
• Willingness to begin and complete the in-house 6-month Operating Room course upon hire if applicable

Education

• Completion of an accredited registered nurse program required
• BSN preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Perioperative nursing practices and AORN standards
• Patient assessment and plan-of-care development
• Aseptic technique and sterile field maintenance
• Accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Familiarity with biomedical/surgical equipment
• Preoperative patient teaching and education
• Teamwork, leadership, and professional communication
• Emotional resilience and sound clinical judgment in high-stress situations

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and comfortable temporary accommodations to make your contract feel like home
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage so you can focus on care, not paperwork
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials in great standing
• Travel reimbursement to and from assignment locations
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Professional development and in-house Operating Room training (6-month OR course provided)
• A supportive team that values YOU — strong mentorship, collaborative perioperative staff
• Life insurance and resources to protect what matters most

Travel Perks: Explore State College, PA

Nestled in the heart of central Pennsylvania, State College offers a lively college-town vibe centered around Penn State University — explore the beautiful Arboretum at Penn State, hike scenic trails on Mount Nittany, catch a game or campus event, and enjoy a variety of local breweries, cafes and farm-to-table restaurants downtown. For weekend adventures, you can plan trips to nearby state parks, outdoor recreation areas, and regional cities for museums, shopping and cultural events.

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