Travel Nurse RN - Neuro ICU

Integrated Healthcare Services is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

• Specialty:
  Neuro ICU
• Discipline:
  RN
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Required:

must have neuro experience and NIHH is preferred. Stroke experience and NIHSS are both preferred. Willing and able to float in department as needed as well as work every other weekend, a fair share of holidays. Have ACLS, BLS from the American Heart Association (AHA), & NIHSS. This is a Stroke and Neuro floor. They also have ortho and spine patients.

We are a comprehensive stroke center. Ratios 3:1 SD patients and 5:1 all other patients. 2 CTAs on unit. Must have level one Neurology experience, days 3/12's.

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. null 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/A null Required

Education:

-Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program.

Preferred Education:

-Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Nursing Board Approved Program.

Required Certifications & Licensure:
-Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC).
-Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association.
-ACLS (American Heart Association).

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
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Integrated Healthcare Services Job  #. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN ICU - Neurology