Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics - in Oklahoma , OK

Position: Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics - $2,380 per week in Oklahoma City, OK
Registered Nurse (RN) | Pediatrics

Location:

Oklahoma City, OK

Agency:  Cynet Health

Pay:  $2,380 per week

Shift Information:  Days - 3 days x 12 hours

Contract Duration:  13 Weeks

Start Date:

ASAP

About the Position

Job Title:

Registered Nurse - Pediatric Surgical
Profession:
Registered Nurse
Specialty:
Pediatrics
Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day shift
Hours per

Shift: 12 hours

Experience:

Minimum of 1 year of experience in a Level 1 Trauma setting.
License:
Current RN License issued by the state board of nursing, or a current multistate compact RN License.

Certifications:

Current Basic Life Support and PALS certification.

Must-Have:
- Level 1 Trauma experience.
- Ability to float to all acute care units.

- Experience with trach and high flow.
- Familiarity with infusion.
- Competent in first-line 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 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 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.

Must be able to float to surgical, behavioral health, medical specialty, hematology-oncology, step-down, and cardiac pediatric units.

Could be floated to NICU but only to care for feeder-growers and low acuity patients.

Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures is required.

Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services is essential.

Maintaining good working relationships with other employees is important.

Good verbal and written communication skills are necessary.

Ability to respond effectively to the cultural and language needs of patients and visitors is essential.

Some computer skills are required.

Education:

Required:

Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
Preferred:
Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Nursing.

Requirements
Required for Onboarding   BLS
PALS - AHA
Pharmacology
Skills Checklist
Specialty Exam