Stepdown ICU Registered Nurse
Oklahoma City, OK
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Medicine Step Down position requiring a minimum of one year of nursing experience and an active OK or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Hospital-based Medicine Step Down unit
• Day shift schedule
• 36 hours per week, 3x12-hour shifts
• Provides nursing care to patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex
• Responsibilities include monitoring physiological data, administering medications, managing IV infusions and blood products, and assisting physicians with examinations and minor diagnostic procedures
• Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and changes in physician orders
• Engages patients and families in care planning throughout the hospital stay and at discharge
• Delegates tasks to support staff as appropriate
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates will not be considered
• Travelers who have previously worked at this facility may only extend once for a maximum total of 26 weeks; a 6-month separation period is required before returning after reaching the 26-week limit
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification should be included in your profile for consideration

Requirements

• Active RN license issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing or a current multistate compact RN license (eNLC)
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required; all certifications must be AHA-issued
• Minimum of 1 year of RN experience required
• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited program required; BSN preferred
• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures
• Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing care
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills required

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts