Registered Nurse - Surgical Specialty
Oklahoma City, OK
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN Surgical Specialty - FS

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Registered Nurse (Direct Care)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Under general supervision, provide nursing care in a hospital setting to patients with a range of health problems from simple to complex.

Essential 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 necessary.
• Administer medications, initiate 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Oklahoma
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Minimum 1 year of float experience, including float experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• Stepdown experience
• PCU (Progressive Care Unit) experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (or higher) from a Board Approved Program.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified / not required.