WellSpan Health·Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
The Registered Nurse is responsible for implementing and coordinating patient care through assessment, planning, and evaluation within the surgical services unit. This includes managing a variety of surgical specialties and handling urgent or emergent cases and cesarean sections.
Registered Nurse - Surgical Services
11 OR Suites including Cystoscopy and Obstetrics Suites.
The schedule is based on opening seven to eight operating rooms Monday – Friday from 7am – 3:30pm or 7am – 5:30 pm. Run 8 rooms per day until 3:30 and go down to 5 rooms per day at 3:30-7:30.
Minimal staffing for each OR is one RN and one or two scrub persons, either RNs, CSFAs, Surg Techs and LPNs also scrub.
Call: Seven days a week: on RN and two Surgical Technicians, 3:30pm – 7am.
The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for implementing, directing and coordinating the care of patients through the use of the nursing process: assessment, planning implementation and evaluation. Included is recognition and treatment of the physical and psychosocial changes unique to the age/population group served on the specific unit.
Requires graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and a valid Pennsylvania RN license, with a BSN preferred. CPR certification is required, and specialty certifications like CNOR are preferred.
Market context
Pennsylvania nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, outpatient settings, and long-term care, especially for RNs with current state licensure and BLS certification. These positions are competitive because employers often prefer candidates with a BSN and recent medical-surgical experience, and this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your Pennsylvania RN license, BLS status, and whether your experience matches the unit’s preferred background.
