Travel Nurse RN - Neuro - $1,628 per week in Tulsa, OK

Job Title : Registered Nurse Profession : Nursing Specialty : Medical Surgical - Neuro Duration : 13 Weeks Shift : Night Hours per Shift : 12 Experience : Minimum 2 Years Required License : Valid RN License Required Certifications : BLS, NIHSS Must-Have : - Previous Charge Experience - Community Hospital Experience - Travel Experience Description : The Registered Nurse will provide care in a medical surgical neurology unit. The schedule consists of night shifts three times a week. Patient ratios on the unit are 1 to 5-6. Some weekend shifts are required. Floatation within scope may be necessary. No on-call requirements exist. Various skills are required, including managing ports, blood product administration, and chest tube care. Experience with the EPIC documentation system is preferred. The unit has 24 beds and serves various patient diagnoses. Interdisciplinary support is available from multiple services. The nurse will be responsible for administering medications and monitoring vital signs. Additional responsibilities include wound care and managing IVs. Candidates must be proficient in the interpretation of arterial blood gases. Skills in tracheostomy care and trauma management are also necessary. Effective communication with patients and interdisciplinary teams is essential.