Travel Nurse RN – ICU/Critical Care – $2,380 per week in Oklahoma City, OK

Job Description

Job Title: RN ICU
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Medicine
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: 1 year
License: Current RN License issued by the State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN License
Certifications: Current Basic Life Support and ACLS issued by the American Heart Association
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 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.
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.

Required Skills & Experience:
Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures.
Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services.
Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to respond effectively to the cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
Some computer skills are needed.

Preferred Skills & Experience:
N/A

Preferred Education:
Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Nursing from a Board Approved Program (not required).