Registered Nurse - Pulmonary Clinic

Location: State College, PA
Start Date: 12-10-2025
End Date: 03-11-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Day)
Hours per Week: 40

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 nursing care to pulmonary clinic patients following established standards and best practices
• Assist providers during examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments
• Administer medications and monitor patients for effects and responses
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about conditions, treatments, and self-care plans
• Use clinical judgment to assess patient status, prioritize needs, and escalate concerns appropriately
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to coordinate patient care and improve outcomes
• Maintain accurate documentation, including relevant ICD-10 and CPT coding basics as applicable

Qualifications
• Active Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider (AHA) required and current
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• One year of nursing experience preferred
• Comfortable administering a range of medications and using common exam and treatment equipment
• Ability to communicate clearly, follow physician instructions, and stay calm in emergency situations
• Able to travel to other offices when needed and handle patient lifting/assistance

Education
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Knowledge & Skills
• Clinical nursing and assessment skills tailored to outpatient pulmonary care
• Medication administration and monitoring
• Patient education and communication
• Examination and treatment procedures
• Basic knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines
• Medical terminology and office procedures
• Patient handling and safe lifting techniques

Benefits
• Comfortable work-life balance with predictable weekday hours—perfect for evenings and weekends off to explore the area
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and focused on patient care
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you stay current and credentialed
• Travel reimbursement and support for contract travel logistics
• Paid time off to recharge and avoid burnout
• A supportive team that values your clinical judgment and encourages professional growth
• Opportunities to learn and sharpen pulmonary clinic skills alongside experienced providers

Travel Perks: Explore State College, PA
State College is a lively college town with plenty to explore between shifts. Hike Mount Nittany for great views, stroll the Penn State campus and visit the Nittany Lion Shrine, catch a game or event at Beaver Stadium, relax at the Penn State Arboretum, or enjoy local dining, breweries and cultural spots downtown. Outdoor lovers will appreciate nearby Rothrock State Forest and Tussey Mountain for year-round recreation.