Travel Nurse RN – OR – $2,068 per week in Oklahoma City, OK

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: Surgical Specialty
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Hours per Shift: 36.00
Experience: 1 year of experience preferred, including step down and med/surg experience
License: Current RN License issued by the state or a current multistate compact RN License
Certifications: Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association

Must-Have:
Travel experience
Step down experience
Acute care surgical floor experience
Experience taking care of post-operative patients with new drains, wounds, trachs, ostomies, NGT, or DHT

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 treatment.
Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients.
Observes 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 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.
Candidates will care for patients post-operatively.
Experience is required in taking care of patients with complex health challenges.
Candidates will need to monitor for reactions and infections closely.
Patients may require step down care as well.
Ratios for surgical patients are typically 5:1, with 3:1 ratios for step down area.
Preferred experience includes knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures.
Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services is vital.
Candidates should maintain good working relationships with other employees and possess good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors, along with some computer skills, are also required.