Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Med / Surg - $2,248 per week in Oklahoma City, OK

Job Title : Registered Nurse Profession : RN Medicine Specialty : Pediatrics Duration : 13 weeks Shift : Nights Hours per Shift : 12 hours Experience : 1 year of experience required License : Current RN License issued by the state board of nursing or current multistate compact RN License. Certifications : Current Basic Life Support certification issued by the American Heart Association. PALS certification from the American Heart Association preferred. Must-Have : Level one experience, holiday and weekend availability 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 orders for assigned patients. Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatments. 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 families and patients in sharing care plans while in the hospital and at the time of discharge. Informs patients and families 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 is necessary. Maintaining good working relationships with other employees is crucial. Good verbal and written communication skills are required. Ability to respond effectively to the cultural and language needs of patients and visitors is important. Some computer skills are preferred. Education : Required : Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program. Preferred : Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Nursing from a board-approved program.