ExpediteRN is a nurseowned 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 Stepdown
$2276 weekly pay!
13 Weeks 36 Hours Nights 6:00 PM 6:30 AM
Start Date: 12/16/24
- 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: posttreatment home care needs diet/nutrition/exercise programs selfadministration of medication and rehabilitation as well as provides referrals to other healthcare professionals for followup 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
- Float to Med/Surg or ER to take CVCU/Med Surg holds Required
- MUST HAVE CARDIAC EXPERIENCE (not just ICU) Required please notate on profile
- NO BLOCK SCHEDULING Flexibility Required
- Recent traveler experience highly preferred
- Profile Requirements:
- Work History
- Skills Checklist ((Stepdown/PCU 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:
STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
Weekend Requirements:
- 6 weekend shifts per 6 week schedule
On Call Requirements: