Travel Nurse RN – ICU/Critical Care – $2,380 per week in Oklahoma City, OK
Job Description
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: Surgical ICU
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 1 year required
License: Current RN License
Certifications: Current Basic Life Support, ACLS from the American Heart Association
Must-Have: CRRT experience
Description:
Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.
Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients.
Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes all changes in physician orders on assigned patients.
Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatments.
Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients; observes the physiological manifestations of patients and intervenes when necessary.
Administers medication as prescribed.
Initiates, regulates and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.
Delivers patient care competently.
Interacts with family and patients in sharing care plans while in the hospital and at the time of discharge.
Informs patients and families of hospital procedures.
Makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
Delegates tasks to support staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques and procedures is required.
Ability to organize, plan, coordinate and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.
Maintains good working relationships with other employees.
Possesses good verbal and written communication skills.
Responds effectively to the cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
Some computer skills are necessary.
Education:
Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited program is required.
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher from a board-approved program is preferred.