Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Oklahoma City, OK
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,324/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- 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
Registered Nurse ICU - Cardiovascular
Location
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Job Type
- Registered Nurse, Direct Care
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
Shift & Hours
- 12-hour shifts
- 36 hours per week
Job Description
- Provide nursing care to patients with a range of health problems from simple to complex under general supervision.
- Responsible for an assigned group of patients.
- Document patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed treatments.
- Assist physicians with patient examinations and minor diagnostic procedures.
- Obtain and monitor physiological data; observe and intervene as necessary.
- Administer medications, regulate and monitor intravenous 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.
- Delegate tasks to support staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Experience
- Minimum 1 year of nursing experience.
- Experience with Impella, balloon pump, heart recovery.
- Proficiency in Impella, IABP (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump), CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy), post open heart day 2 care, and ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation).
Education
- Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
Licensure & Certifications
- 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.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Skills
- 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.
No prior travel experience is specified or required for this position.
Employer
Host Healthcare
266 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
I had a fantastic experience working with Scott. He is incredibly attentive, professional, and genuinely cares about finding the right fit for his nurses. Highly recommend working with him if you're looking for a recruiter who stays on top of everything.
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 Cardiovascular ICU 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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