Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma University Medical Center

Registered Nurse (Emergency)

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Staffing - Supplier Sourced
Contract Length: Approximately 13 weeks

Job Description

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 and document their responses to nursing interventions and medical treatments.
• Assist physicians with patient examinations and minor diagnostic procedures.
• Obtain and monitor patients’ physiological data, intervening as necessary.
• Administer prescribed medications, regulate and monitor intravenous infusions and blood products.
• Deliver competent patient care and 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 to appropriate personnel.
• Delegate tasks to support staff as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience.
• 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.
• Basic computer skills.
• Valid RN license for the state of Oklahoma.

Additional Information

• Must maintain good working relationships with other employees.
• Prior travel experience is not required.