Travel Medical Surgical & Stepdown RN - 2,171 per week

Certification Details

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Oklahoma State RN License or multistate compact RN License (eNLC)

Job Details

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 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. Performs other duties as assigned.

Unit Information

This is a med/surg unit. Will not accept OR candidates. Must have acute care surgical floor experience. ENT and/or Transplant Experience Preferred. Stepdown/PCU experience required.

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.

The unit is a mix of MS and SD just as the Surgical side is. Any nurse on this floor will either work MS or SD dependent on the availability of nurses. If short and ICU nurses are floated down, they will work the SD patients based on acuity and skill set. Preceptor and charge experience preferred.

Job Requirements

• 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
• Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program required
• Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Nursing Board Approved Program preferred
• Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC) required
• Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required

Schedule Information

• 12 hour shifts
• 36 hours per week