Travel Nurse RN – Neuro – $2,416 per week in Oklahoma City, OK

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Profession: RN Neurology

Specialty: FS

Duration: 36

Shift: Days

Hours per Shift: 36.00

Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience

License: Current RN License issued by the appropriate state board or a current multistate compact RN License.

Certifications: Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association.

Must-Have: NIHSS certification required; ACLS certification for Step-down care providers required.

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 and notes all changes in physician orders for assigned patients.

Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment.

Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes physiological manifestations, 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 during their hospital stay 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.

Neuro/stroke experience preferred.

Good verbal and written communication skills are required.

Ability to respond effectively to the cultural and language needs of patients and visitors is necessary.

Some computer skills are expected.