Travel Nurse RN – Med/Surg – $2,068 per week in Oklahoma City, OK

Job Description

Job Title: Medical Surgical RN

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: Medical Surgical Nursing

Duration: 12 weeks

Shift: Days

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience required

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

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

Must-Have:
– Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited program
– Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures
– Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services
– Good verbal and written communication skills
– Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors
– Some computer skills

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 physicians 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 families and patients to share 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.