Travel Nurse RN - Interventional Radiology - $2,596 per week in Oklahoma City, OK

Job Title: Registered Nurse Procedural Profession: RN Procedural Specialty: Interventional Radiology Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Days Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum years of experience required License: Current RN License Certifications: Current Basic Life Support, ACLS required within 6 months of hire Must-Have: Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures Description: Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a specialty area. Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients. Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments. Notes all changes in physician orders for assigned patients. Assists physician in examining patients and 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 plans while in the hospital and at the time of discharge. Oversees treatment provided by technicians or other service providers. Informs patients and families of hospital procedures. Makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel. Delegates tasks to support staff. 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 are essential. Ability to respond effectively to the cultural and language needs of patients and visitors. Some computer skills are required. Ability to work effectively as part of a team providing excellent specialized care. Completion of orientation and ability to function independently in the assigned specialty area may be required prior to assuming this position.