Patterns Hiring is seeking a travel nurse RN OR Circulate for a travel nursing job in State College, Pennsylvania. Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: OR Circulate Discipline: RN Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, rotating Employment Type: Travel
8 hour shifts, shifts currently staff rotates through 0630—1500, 0900—1730 , 1100—1930. Weekend coverage and call voluntary. 40 hours per week. POSITION SUMMARY Responsible to the Director of Surgical Services, Unit Director/Manager, Clinical Supervisor and/or designee for overall nursing practice. Provides professional nursing care based on current perioperative nursing knowledge through the use of Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) Standards and Recommended Practice for Perioperative Nursing. Care includes the use of the nursing process through assessment of the patient and pertinent health data, analysis of collected data based on perioperative nursing theory and experience, development of a plan of care to meet those needs, implementation of nursing interventions based on current practice standards and evaluation of patient care outcomes for the pediatric through geriatric age population. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: 1. Completion of an accredited registered nurse program required; BSN preferred. Experience: 1. 2 years prior Operating Room experience required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 1. Effectively functions as a team member and as a liaison between patient and staff. 2. Supports and encourages harmonious communication skills. 3. Job requires strong verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills. 4. Communicates in highly professional manner at all times. 5. Demonstrates a high level of mental and emotional tolerance and even temperament when dealing with ill people; uses tact, sensitivity, sound judgment and a professional attitude when relating with patients, families, and co-workers at all times. 6. Knowledge of peri-operative nursing practices. (AORN) 7. Demonstrates mental and emotional tolerance and even temperament when dealing with patients, families, providers and other staff members. 8. If there are no candidates who possess the preferred qualifications for the positions, the candidate will be considered and education/training will be provided. Mount Nittany Health will provide an in-house 6 month Operating Room course. 9. Must begin the in-house Operating Room course upon transfer/hire into the Operating Room. 10. Accepts responsibility and accountability for maintaining knowledge, skills and competency in peri-operative nursing, remaining current on concepts, trends, scientific advance, biomedical equipment and ethics related to peri-operative nursing. License/Certification/Registration: 1. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania. 2. Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years. 3. Meets the American Heart Association's standards for Healthcare Provider Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and renews ACLS every two years. Patterns Hiring Job ID #296500-8. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. About Patterns Hiring
Patterns Inc. is a talent solutions and staffing organization supporting clients across healthcare and allied domains. We partner closely with hospitals, healthcare systems, and organizations to deliver high-quality professionals for contingent and permanent roles. Our teams operate with a strong focus on transparency, accountability, and long-term career alignment. We believe successful placements are built on understanding both client needs and candidate goals, not just filling roles quickly. At Patterns, candidates can expect clear communication, ethical hiring practices, and consistent support throughout the hiring process. We value professionalism, collaboration, and growth, and we strive to create opportunities where talent can build meaningful and sustainable careers.
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Travel OR RN - Circulation & Scrub - $2,376 per week
Patterns Hiring · State College, PA, USA ·
- Job type:
- Full Time