Travel Nurse RN - Transplant Surgery

About This Role

Provide direct nursing care to transplant surgery patients in a hospital setting, from simple to complex health problems, ensuring comprehensive care coordination and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex
• Assume responsibility for an assigned group of patients
• Document patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments
• Assist physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment
• Obtain and monitor physiological data of patients, observe physiological manifestations, and intervene when necessary
• Administer medication as prescribed
• Initiate, regulate and monitor intravenous infusions and blood products
• Deliver patient care competently
• Interact with family and patient in sharing care plan while in the hospital and at time of discharge
• Inform patient and family of hospital procedures
• Make referral regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel
• Delegate tasks to support staff

Requirements

• 1 year of experience
• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques and procedures
• Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program
• Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC)
• Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program
• 1 year of nursing experience

Nice to Have

• Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Nursing Board Approved Program

Skills

* Required skills

Certifications