Registered Nurse -PICU Cardiovascular

Nucleus Healthcare is seeking a Traveling Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular PICU for a 13-week contract assignment at a leading academic health system in Oklahoma City, OK.

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Shift: 3x12 - 36 Hours
Unit:
Cardio PICU

Must have travel experience! Client will only interview candidates who reside 50 miles or more outside of Oklahoma City, OK.

Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.

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.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• One year of experience.
• Knowledge of professional nursing theories, 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.

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

• 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.
• PALS (American Heart Association).

• BLS Certification Required Prior to First Shift.
• ACLS Required Prior to First Shift (CIRH ONLY).
• Minimum Two (2) Years Bedside Clinical Experience (Preferred).
• Proficient in Impella, IABP, CRRT, Post open heart day 2 care, ECCMO.