Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics CVICU
Oklahoma City, OK
Integrated Healthcare Services
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: RN CVICU Pediatrics - FS

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Registered Nurse (Direct Care)

Job Description

Provide nursing care under general supervision to a variety of pediatric patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex in a hospital setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned group of patients.
• Document patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed treatments; note changes in physician orders.
• Assist physicians with patient examinations and minor diagnostic procedures.
• Obtain and monitor physiological data; observe patient conditions and intervene as needed.
• Administer medications, regulate and monitor IV infusions and blood products.
• Deliver competent patient care.
• Communicate care plans to patients and families during hospitalization and at discharge.
• Inform patients and families about hospital procedures.
• Make referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
• Delegate tasks to support staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience.

Education Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program (required).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher from a board-approved program (preferred).

Certifications & Licensure

• Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of professional nursing theories, practices, techniques, and procedures.
• Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
• Some computer skills.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not required or specified.