Travel Nurse RN – ER/Trauma – $2,146 per week in Oklahoma City, OK
Job Description
Job Title: Registered Nurse – Emergency
Profession: RN
Specialty: Emergency Services
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum of 1 year
License: Current RN License
Certifications: Current Basic Life Support, ACLS
Must-Have: EPIC 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, noting all changes in physician orders for assigned patients.
Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatments.
Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observing physiological manifestations and intervening when necessary.
Administers medication as prescribed and initiates, regulates, and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.
Delivers patient care competently.
Interacts with family and patient in sharing care plans while in the hospital and at 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 theories, practices, techniques, and procedures is necessary.
Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services while applying nursing techniques.
Maintains good working relationships with other employees.
Possesses good verbal and written communication skills.
Responds effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
Some computer skills are necessary.