Travel Rn Med Surg

JOB DESCRIPTION

ExpediteRN is a nurse-owned and operated healthcare staffing agency. We specialize in placing top nursing talent with healthcare facilities. Our mission is to build lasting relationships with our nurses by placing them in the most traveler friendly facilities that allows them to expand on their knowledge, all while meeting new people and exploring some interesting places.We seek the most experienced and qualified nurses out there.
 
Lawton, OK  need Travel RN - Med Surg
 
$2,008  weekly pay!
 
13 Weeks | 36 Hours | Days
 
Start Date: 11/21/24
 
 
Accurately assess patients
 
Collects current symptoms, as well as a detailed patient history and then consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans Performs triage, while considering both physical and psychosocial elements
 
Manages basic life support needs and stabilizes patients until the attending physician is available, based upon nursing standards and protocol
 
Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology
 
Records patients' current vital signs
 
Works directly under physicians, assisting them during exams, diagnostic testing and treatments
 
Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications.
 
Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse
 
Provides IV therapy
 
Provides basic, bedside care
 
Maintains proper supplies and appropriate medical equipment to care for patients
 
Work effectively with the healthcare team
 
Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician.
 
Educates patients and others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation, as well as provides referrals to other healthcare professionals for follow-up treatment
 
Displays professionalism while completing multiple urgent tasks in a timely manner
 
Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
 
 
 
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
 
 
At least 1 year of experience -  Required
 
Recent traveler experience -  highly preferred  
 
Work fair share of holidays and weekends - REQUIRED
 
ACLS - Preferred, not required
 
Profile Requirements:
 
Work History
 
Skills Checklist, current to 1 year, pertinent to the specialty
 
2 Supervisory Reference Forms, taken within the last two years
 
Licensure & Certifications (OK State License or compact & BLS  - AHA, NIH)
 
Candidates' Permanent Address  (Facility will consider local candidates at a reduced rate)
 
 
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
 
 
BLS (AHA)
 
NIH
 
 
STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
 
 
Oklahoma
 
 
Compact Allowed
 
 
 
Weekend Requirements:
 
 
Fair share of wknd/holidays
 
 
On Call Requirements:
 
 
No Call