Per Diem / PRN Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $60-65 per hour at Nucleus Healthcare summary:
This role involves providing nursing care to patients in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) within a hospital setting, including monitoring patients, administering medications, and assisting physicians. The position is per diem/PRN with a 13-week travel contract at an academic health system in Oklahoma City, requiring at least one year of nursing experience and relevant certifications. Responsibilities also include patient documentation, family interaction, and delegation to support staff, specializing in post-surgical transplant and stepdown care.
Nucleus Healthcare is seeking a per diem / prn nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a per diem / prn nursing job in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Per Diem
Nucleus Healthcare is seeking a Traveling Registered Nurse for a 13-week contract assignment at a leading academic health system in Oklahoma City, OK.
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days 3x12
Must have travel experience! Client will only interview candidates who reside 50 miles or more outside of Oklahoma City, OK.
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.
Skills: | 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
Surgical Transplant Requirements : Stepdown/PCU experience. Travel Experience. Transplant experience preferred. 4W Surgical Transplant is a mixed stepdown and acute care floor which cares for post-surgical kidney, liver and pancreas transplant patients. They also care for pre-transplant patients who are being evaluated for a transplant during their inpatient stay. Patients require close monitoring for infection, rejection, and timely medication delivery.
This is NOT a PACU position. Additional Qualifications
- BLS Certification Required Prior to First Shift
- ACLS Required Prior to First Shift (CIRH ONLY)
- Minimum Two (2) Years Bedside Clinical Experience (Preferred)
Nucleus Healthcare Job ID #3778.
About Nucleus Healthcare
Nucleus Healthcare is a staffing and recruitment agency partnering with top-tier healthcare and life sciences facilities and organizations to deliver quality candidates looking for meaningful employment. We have permanent placement and long-contract jobs nationwide in nursing, allied health, healthcare operations and hospitality, and life sciences. Our vision of redefining the way healthcare does business is what fuels our mission to empower the people who power healthcare. Connect with a Nucleus recruiter who will partner with you to differentiate every step of your job search process today!
Benefits:
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- Nucleus Healthcare offers a generous $1,000 referral bonus.
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Keywords:
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