Per Diem / PRN Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $60-65 per hour - Nucleus Healthcare : Job Details

Nucleus Healthcare is seeking a per diem / prn nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a per diem / prn nursing job in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Per Diem

Nucleus Healthcare is seeking a Traveling Registered Nurse for a 13-week contract assignment at a leading academic health system in Oklahoma City, OK.Contract Length: 13 weeksShift: Days 3x12 Must have travel experience! Client will only interview candidates who reside 50 miles or more outside of Oklahoma City, OK. General Description:Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.Essential Responsibilities:-Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.-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 patient in sharing care plan while in the hospital and at time of discharge.-Informs patient and family of hospital procedures.-Makes referral regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.-Delegates tasks to support staff.General Responsibilities:-Performs other duties as assigned.Skills: | Required Skills & Experience:-1 year of experience.-Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques and procedures.-Ability to organize, plan, coordinate and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.-Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees.-Good verbal and written communication skills.-Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.-Some computer skills.Preferred Skills & Experience:-N/ASurgical Transplant Requirements: Stepdown/PCU experience. Travel Experience. Transplant experience preferred. 4W Surgical Transplant is a mixed stepdown and acute care floor which cares for post-surgical kidney, liver and pancreas transplant patients. They also care for pre-transplant patients who are being evaluated for a transplant during their inpatient stay. Patients require close monitoring for infection, rejection, and timely medication delivery. This is NOT a PACU position.Additional Qualifications

Nucleus Healthcare Job ID #3778.

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