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Registered Nurse - Medicine Pediatrics

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Registered Nurse, Direct Care
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Weekends and holidays required
Hours: 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week

Job Description

Provide nursing care under general supervision to pediatric patients with a range of health problems from simple to complex. Responsibilities include:

Managing an assigned group of patients and documenting responses to nursing interventions and medical treatments.
Assisting physicians with patient examinations and minor diagnostic procedures.
Monitoring physiological data and intervening as necessary.
Administering medications, intravenous infusions, and blood products.
Delivering competent patient care and communicating care plans to patients and families.
Making referrals for patient care needs and delegating tasks to support staff.
Floating to various pediatric units including PICU (34 beds), CICU (25 beds), NICU (112 beds), surgical, behavioral health, medical specialty (GI, neuro, respiratory), hematology/oncology, step-down, and cardiac pediatrics.
Providing care in acute care units and low acuity NICU patients (feeder growers), not traditional NICU care.

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oklahoma
Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
Minimum of 1 year of float experience, including float experience within the last year
Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
Experience with tracheostomy (trach) care
Experience with high-flow oxygen therapy
Pediatrics nursing experience

Additional Information

This is a Float Pool position requiring flexibility to work across multiple pediatric units.
Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
Preferred but not required: Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher from a board-approved program.

Facility

The Children's Hospital

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Childrens

ADDRESS1200 Children's AvenueOklahoma City, OK 73104

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About Oklahoma City, OK

As a Travel Float Nurse in Oklahoma City, OK here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

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.

Weather

Summer average high: 93°F, average low: 71°F.
Winter average high: 49°F, average low: 28°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Oklahoma City.

Transportation

Oklahoma City is car-friendly, and public transportation options include buses and a streetcar system.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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