Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
The Children's Hospital

Registered Nurse - Medicine Pediatrics

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

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

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned group of patients.
• Document patient responses to nursing interventions and medical 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 needed.
• Administer prescribed medications; initiate, regulate, 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.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of Pediatric Medical-Surgical nursing experience within the last year.
• 1 year of experience as an RN in Medicine - Pediatrics.
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients in an Acute Care setting.
• Experience with tracheostomy (trach) care.
• Experience with high-flow (hi flow) oxygen therapy.
• Trauma care experience.

Education

• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program.

Licensure & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oklahoma.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher from a board-approved program.

No prior travel experience is required for this position.