Travel Nurse RN - Surgical Oncology - $2,731 per week

Job Details General Description: Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex. Essential Responsibilities: Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. - Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients. - Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes all changes in physician order on assigned patients. - Assists physician in the examination of patients and in 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 plan while in the hospital and at time of discharge. - Informs patient and family of hospital procedures. - Makes referral regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel. - Delegates tasks to support staff. General Responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements Required Skills & Experience: - 1 year of experience. - Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques and procedures. - 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. - Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors. - Some computer skills.