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

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: Neurology
Duration: 36 weeks
Shift: Days
Hours per Shift: 36.00
Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience required
License: Current RN License issued by the state board of nursing or a current multistate compact RN License
Certifications: Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association
Must-Have: NIHSS and ACLS certifications

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 and observes their physiological manifestations.
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, sharing the care plan 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.
Experience in neuro/stroke preferred.
Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services.
Possesses good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
Some computer skills are required.