Travel Nurse RN – ER/Trauma – $2,146 per week in Oklahoma City, OK
Job Description
Job Title: Registered Nurse – Emergency
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Emergency Services
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Hours per Shift: 12 hours (3 shifts bi-weekly)
Experience: Minimum of 1 year
License: Current RN License
Certifications: Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Must-Have: Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited program
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 theories, practices, techniques, and procedures is required.
Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques is essential.
Good verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors is important.
Some computer skills are required.