Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Oklahoma City, OK
Integrated Healthcare Services
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: RN Medicine Specialty - FS

Job Description

Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients.
• Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes all changes in physician orders.
• Assists physicians in patient examinations and minor diagnostic procedures and treatments.
• Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes physiological manifestations, and intervenes when necessary.
• Administers medication as prescribed; initiates, regulates, and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.
• Delivers competent patient care.
• Interacts with patients and families regarding care plans during hospitalization and at discharge.
• Informs patients and families about hospital procedures.
• Makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
• Delegates tasks to support staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Contract Length

• Approximately 13 weeks (89 days ≈ 13 weeks)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Oklahoma.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) within the last year.
• Experience in Med Surg nursing.
• Stepdown unit experience.
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures.
• Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
• Some computer skills.