Description

American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry/Observation RN for a night shift position requiring an OK or compact RN license and ED, MS or SD experience.

Details

• Work in the ER Observation unit of a hospital setting
• Provides nursing care to patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex
• Night shift schedule with 12-hour shifts, three days per week
• 36 hours per week

Requirements

• Active RN license (Oklahoma State Board of Nursing or multistate compact eNLC) required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association
• Minimum of two years of nursing experience required
• Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• ED, MS, or SD experience preferred
• Trauma and travel experience preferred
• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques and procedures
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Full date of birth and Social Security number required for consideration

Additional Information

• Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients and documents responses to nursing interventions and treatments
• Assists physicians with examinations and minor diagnostic procedures
• Monitors physiological data and intervenes as necessary
• Administers medications and initiates, regulates, and monitors IV infusions and blood products
• Communicates care plans with patients and families, including discharge planning
• Delegates tasks to support staff as appropriate
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible
• Extensions limited to one time for a total of 26 weeks, after which a 6-month separation is required before reapplying
• Facility enforces strict credentialing and compliance deadlines with no push starts allowed