Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics - $2,248 per week in Oklahoma City, OK

Job Title : Registered Nurse Profession : Nursing Specialty : Pediatrics Duration : 13 weeks Shift : Nights Hours per Shift : 12 hours Experience : Minimum of 1 year of experience required License : Current RN License issued by the appropriate state nursing board or a current multistate compact RN License Certifications : Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association, PALS certification Must-Have : - Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program - Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures - Good verbal and written communication skills - Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services - Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees - Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors - Some computer skills 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 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.