Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,254 per week in Oklahoma City, OK

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: IMC Duration: 12 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years License: Current and valid RN license required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, EKG Course/Telemetry test, NIHSS required Must-Have: - Experience in IMC/MS stepdown cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, and cardiothoracic surgery - 4:1 patient ratio experience required - Willingness to float as needed Description: Responsible for providing patient care in an Intermediate Care Unit. Involves managing care for patients pre and post various cardiac surgeries. Common patient diagnoses include cardio thoracic surgeries, CHF exacerbations, and various dysrhythmias. Must be familiar with handling patients requiring catheterization lab procedures. The nurse-to-patient ratio is based on a safe staffing matrix, typically 4 patients per nurse. The unit specializes in cardiology patients but also admits any type of patient that is MS or IMC status. Excellent assessment and clinical skills are essential for this role. Familiarity with electronic charting systems is required. Candidates must be open to accommodating floating requirements based on facility needs. No license infractions are allowed for candidacy. Candidates should be prepared to provide supervisory references upon request.