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

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: Neurology
Duration: 36 hours
Shift: Nights
Hours per Shift: 36.00
Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience required
License: Current RN License issued by the appropriate State Board of Nursing or a current multistate compact RN License
Certifications: Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association
Must-Have: NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, ACLS for Step-down care providers

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 patient in sharing the care plan while in the hospital and at the time of discharge.
Informs patient and family of hospital procedures.
Makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
Delegates tasks to support staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Neuro/stroke experience preferred.
Must work every other weekend.
Good verbal and written communication skills are essential.
Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors is required.
Some computer skills are necessary.
Education: Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited program is required.
Preferred education includes a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a Board Approved Program.