Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,590 per week at OU Health - 700 NE 13th summary:

As a Travel Nurse RN in the ICU, I provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with complex health issues in a hospital setting. My responsibilities include assessing patient needs, administering medications, and coordinating patient care in collaboration with physicians and support staff. I ensure effective communication with patients and their families regarding care plans and hospital procedures while delivering high-quality nursing services.

Certification Details
• BLS
• State Licensure
• ACLS

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.

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.

Additional Details
• Preferred Skills & Experience: N/A

Keywords:

Travel Nurse, ICU, Intensive Care Unit, Registered Nurse, Patient Care, Medical Treatment, Nursing Care, Healthcare, BLS Certification, ACLS Certification