Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Oklahoma City, OK
Integrated Healthcare Services
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: RN Emergency - FS

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Position Overview

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

Key Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned group of patients.
• Document patient responses to nursing interventions and medical treatments; note changes in physician orders.
• Assist physicians with patient examinations and minor diagnostic procedures.
• Obtain and monitor physiological data; intervene as necessary.
• Administer prescribed medications, regulate and monitor IV infusions and blood products.
• Deliver competent patient care.
• Communicate care plans with 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.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience in the specialty.

Education Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program (required).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher (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.
• ACLS 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.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not required.