Observation Registered Nurse
Oklahoma City, OK
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,296/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Job Title
RN Observation
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Employment Type
Registered Nurse - Direct Care
Contract Length
13 weeks
Work Schedule
- 8 hours per day
- 40 hours per week
- Trauma and travel experience required
Job Description
Under general supervision, provides nursing care to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing an assigned group of patients
- Documenting patient responses to nursing interventions and medical treatments
- Assisting physicians with examinations and minor diagnostic procedures
- Monitoring physiological data and intervening as necessary
- Administering medications and intravenous infusions, including blood products
- Delivering competent patient care
- Communicating care plans to patients and families, including at discharge
- Making referrals for patient care needs
- Delegating tasks to support staff
- Performing other assigned duties
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
- Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program
- 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
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association
- Knowledge of professional nursing theory, 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (or higher) from a board-approved program
Additional Notes
- Prior trauma and travel experience is required for this position
Employer
Host Healthcare
232 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Bethany has been working with me on a couple contracts as a travel PT. She has been extremely responsive and supportive. She was able to help me navigate a contract with a difficult facility and expeditiously find a new contract for me in the same area.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.
About Oklahoma City, OK
As a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Oklahoma City, OK here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Oklahoma City is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average high: 93°F, average low: 71°F.
- Winter average high: 49°F, average low: 28°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Oklahoma City.
- Oklahoma City is car-friendly, and public transportation options include buses and a streetcar system.
- The city has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and related conditions.
- Oklahoma City has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Oklahoma City offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, music venues, and sports events.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy parks, lakes, and hiking trails.
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