Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma University Medical Center

Registered Nurse (ICU - Neurology)

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 12-hour shifts
Hours per Week: 36

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.
• 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, regulate and monitor IV 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 for patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
• Delegate tasks to support staff.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Oklahoma
• Neuro ICU experience (minimum 1 year) within the last year
• Level 1 experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (or higher) from a board-approved program.
• Experience with Neuro ICU and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) is a plus.

No prior travel experience is required for this position.