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 : Minimum 1 year of experience License : Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN License Certifications : Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association. PALS (American Heart Association). Must-Have : Level one experience, holiday and weekend availability. 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 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 while sharing the care plan during the hospital stay and at 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.