Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,253 per week in Oklahoma City, OK

Job Title: PCU RN Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Medicine Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Days Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 1 year in MS/SD License: Current RN License from recognized Board of Nursing Certifications: Current Basic Life Support, Current ACLS Must-Have: - Experience in Medical/Surgical Step Down - ICU experience preferred - Tracheostomy care experience required Description: Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex. Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment.

Job Title: PCU RN Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Medicine Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Days Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 1 year in MS/SD License: Current RN License from recognized Board of Nursing Certifications: Current Basic Life Support, Current ACLS Must-Have: - Experience in Medical/Surgical Step Down - ICU experience preferred - Tracheostomy care experience required Description: Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex. Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients. Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments. Notes all changes in physician order on assigned patients. Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment. Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients. Observes the physiological manifestations of patients and intervenes when necessary. Administers medication as prescribed. Initiates, regulates and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products. Delivers patient care competently. Interacts with family and patient in sharing care plan while in the hospital and at the time of discharge. Informs patient and family of hospital procedures. Makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel. Delegates tasks to support staff. Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques and procedures is essential. Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques. Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees. Good verbal and written communication skills are required. Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors. Basic computer skills are needed.