Travel RN Labor & Delivery Nurse

Job Title: Travel RN Labor & Delivery Nurse
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Duration: 3 Months+ (Possibility of Extension)

Shift : Days/Nights 12hrs with every other weekend both available
Guaranteed Hrs.: 36hrs
Pay rate: Best as per market rate

Job Summary:
Under general supervision, the nurse provides care to a wide range of patients, addressing both simple and complex health issues in a hospital setting.
 
Essential Responsibilities:

• Patient Care Management: Takes responsibility for an assigned group of patients.
• Documentation: Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed treatments. Notes changes in physician orders for assigned patients.
• Assisting Physicians: Assists physicians during patient examinations and performs minor diagnostic procedures and treatments.
• Monitoring and Observation: Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes physical manifestations, and intervenes when necessary.
• Medication Administration: Administers prescribed medications and manages intravenous infusions and blood products.
• Competent Care Delivery: Delivers patient care competently and consistently.
• Patient and Family Interaction: Communicates care plans to patients and families, both during hospitalization and at discharge.
• Patient Education: Provides information about hospital procedures to patients and families.
• Referrals: Makes referrals for additional patient care needs as necessary.
• Delegation: Delegates tasks to support staff as appropriate.
• Other Duties: Performs other tasks as assigned.

 
Required Skills & Experience:

• Nursing Knowledge: Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures.
• Organization and Coordination: Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services, and apply nursing techniques.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Ability to respond effectively to the cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
• Basic Computer Skills: Some familiarity with computers and hospital management systems.

 
Preferred Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher from an approved nursing program.
 
Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Current RN License
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certificate required within 12 months of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

 
Other skills Requirements:

• 2 years of experience required.
• Must be able to independently circulate surgeries and have PACU skills.
• Experience with Magnesium therapy and Insulin drips.
• Must be independent in newborn care (initial resuscitation and routine care).