Registered Nurse Perioperative (Outpatient Surgery Center)

White Glove Placement, Inc.

State College, Pennsylvania

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Posted Aug 13

Shift and hours: 8-⁠hour days5 shifts · 40 hours a week
Unit and setting: PACU · Clinic
License: RN licenseActive RN License (PAor Compact license)
Term: 13 weeks · Travel

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License: Active RN License (PAor Compact license) Check your license
Also asks: No weekends, no holidays, and no call!
Also asks: Key Competencies: Strong background in patient assessment, IV therapy, pre/post-op care, airway management, and managing surgical center flow
Also asks: Simple, Stress-Free Onboarding
Also asks: Getting started is easy. Apply today, and a dedicated, friendly recruiter will guide you through every step.
Also asks: Why Work with Us
Also asks: White Glove Placement isn’t your average agency—we’re a team built for today’s nurses. Based in New York and trusted across the U. S., we combine premium travel opportunities with personal support that puts you first. From competitive pay packages to concierge-level service, we help you grow your career while living life on your terms. Wherever your journey takes you, we’ve got your back.
Also asks: #BHNW

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Experience: Minimum of 2 years of professional nursing experience, ideally within perioperative, PACU, or outpatient surgical settings

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What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for Pennsylvania travel rolesPennsylvania travel postings that state pay run $1,550/week to $2,550/week, the middle half $1,900/week to $2,320/week, across 93 postings.

The role and schedule

Weekends: No weekends
On call: No call

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White Glove Placement, Inc.

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Staffing partner: White Glove Placement, Inc.

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Are you an experienced Perioperative Registered Nurse looking for a predictable schedule with completely balanced work-life harmony? Bring your skills to a premier outpatient surgery center in State College, PA! Enjoy straight daytime shifts with no weekends, no holidays, and no call.

Assignment Details

Position: Registered Nurse - Perioperative (Outpatient Surgery Center)
Location: State College, PA (Zip: 16801)
Setting: Outpatient Surgical Center / PACU / Procedure Rooms
Assignment Length: 13 Weeks
Job Type: Travel

Shift

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 06:15 AM – 02:45 PM (8-hour shifts)

Call/Weekend

Requirements

No weekends, no holidays, and no call!

Requirements

Active RN License (PAor Compact license)

Experience

Minimum of 2 years of professional nursing experience, ideally within perioperative, PACU, or outpatient surgical settings

Key Competencies: Strong background in patient assessment, IV therapy, pre/post-op care, airway management, and managing surgical center flow

Simple, Stress-Free Onboarding

Getting started is easy. Apply today, and a dedicated, friendly recruiter will guide you through every step.

Why Work with Us

White Glove Placement isn’t your average agency—we’re a team built for today’s nurses. Based in New York and trusted across the U. S., we combine premium travel opportunities with personal support that puts you first. From competitive pay packages to concierge-level service, we help you grow your career while living life on your terms. Wherever your journey takes you, we’ve got your back.

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What's around it?

In State College, PA

State College, PAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% below the US average

Median rent: $1,273/mo
Household income: $45,424/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in State College, PA

NeighborhoodsMedical staff and non-student professionals typically settle away from the undergraduate core, favoring established residential pockets like Holmes-Foster and College Heights, known for tree-lined streets, architectural character, and quiet parks. The Highlands contains a mix of student fraternities and long-term residents, while Waupelani Drive offers high-density apartment complexes. Outside the borough, Park Forest Village attracts healthcare workers seeking single-family houses and townhomes, while neighboring communities like Bellefonte, Pleasant Gap, and Centre Hall provide lower-cost options and a slower pace.

Medical staff and non-student professionals typically settle away from the undergraduate core, favoring established residential pockets like Holmes-Foster and College Heights, known for tree-lined streets, architectural character, and quiet parks. The Highlands contains a mix of student fraternities and long-term residents, while Waupelani Drive offers high-density apartment complexes.

Outside the borough, Park Forest Village attracts healthcare workers seeking single-family houses and townhomes, while neighboring communities like Bellefonte, Pleasant Gap, and Centre Hall provide lower-cost options and a slower pace.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: apartments.com Source 4: statecollege.com

Getting aroundState College offers an exceptionally brief average commute of around thirteen to fifteen minutes across the valley. Driving is the dominant way to travel between hospital facilities, central clinics, and outlying towns like Bellefonte and Toftrees. However, traffic dynamics change dramatically on Penn State home football game weekends, when hundreds of thousands of visitors cause major congestion around Beaver Stadium and regional access arteries.

State College offers an exceptionally brief average commute of around thirteen to fifteen minutes across the valley. Driving is the dominant way to travel between hospital facilities, central clinics, and outlying towns like Bellefonte and Toftrees.

However, traffic dynamics change dramatically on Penn State home football game weekends, when hundreds of thousands of visitors cause major congestion around Beaver Stadium and regional access arteries.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: thestationstatecollege.landmark-properties.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is a major draw for the region, anchored by the hiking trails climbing Mount Nittany and deep forest trail networks throughout Rothrock State Forest. Within town, residents stroll through The Arboretum at Penn State and the wetlands at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center. Camping, water access, and boat rentals are found at Stone Valley Recreation Area, alongside underground boat excursions at Penn's Cave & Wildlife Park.

Outdoor recreation is a major draw for the region, anchored by the hiking trails climbing Mount Nittany and deep forest trail networks throughout Rothrock State Forest. Within town, residents stroll through The Arboretum at Penn State and the wetlands at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center.

Camping, water access, and boat rentals are found at Stone Valley Recreation Area, alongside underground boat excursions at Penn's Cave & Wildlife Park.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: foratravel.com Source 4: thestationstatecollege.landmark-properties.com

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Living in State College

State College offers healthcare professionals the distinct environment of Happy Valley, where a major collegiate institution is nestled within the forested ridges of central Pennsylvania. For hospital workers, the area delivers an enviable daily commute typically under fifteen minutes, leaving ample time to hike Mount Nittany, explore Rothrock State Forest, or relax at The Arboretum at Penn State. Housing requires deliberate planning: central high-rises cater heavily to undergraduates, leading nurses and clinical staff toward quiet residential enclaves like Holmes-Foster and College Heights, or family-oriented townhomes in Park Forest Village and nearby Bellefonte. The dining and cultural scene punches above its weight with craft burger spots like The Field at Toftrees, historic treats at Berkey Creamery, live stage productions at The State Theatre, and the electric energy of White Out games at Beaver Stadium. Tradeoffs include geographic isolation from major international airports and heavy game-day traffic on autumn Saturdays. For nurses who value safety, outdoor trails, and passionate college-town character, State College provides an active and welcoming mountain home.

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As of 2024Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: statecollege.com Source 4: thestationstatecollege.landmark-properties.com Source 5: reddit.com

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State College, PAFrom Census ACS 2024.