Cherokee Nation is the sovereign government of the Cherokee people. We are the largest of three federally recognized Cherokee tribes and are based in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the capital of the Cherokee Nation. Our headquarters are located in the historic W.W. Keeler Tribal Complex, with sub-offices and service sites throughout Cherokee Nation’s 14-county jurisdictional area.

Originally located in the southeastern United States in parts of Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina, the Cherokee Nation was forced to relocate to Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma) in 1838 after gold was discovered in our homelands. The thousand-mile forced removal became known as the “Trail of Tears” and came at a cost of nearly 4,000 Cherokee lives through sickness and harsh travel conditions.

Today, Cherokee Nation is one of the largest employers in northeast Oklahoma and is the largest tribal nation in the country. As the governing body of the Cherokee people, the Cherokee Nation has the right to structure its own government and constitution; make and enforce its own laws; regulate business, land, environment, and wildlife; and impose taxes within the Cherokee Nation’s jurisdiction.

The Cherokee Nation also provides for the safety of its citizens, other residents and visitors through its law enforcement agency, the Cherokee Nation Marshal Service. The Marshal Service has jurisdiction over all tribal and trust land throughout the tribe’s 14-county jurisdiction and is cross-deputized with more than 50 federal, state, county and city law enforcement offices to provide seamless services to everyone in the area.

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W. W. Hastings Indian Hospital

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Originally an Indian Health Service hospital, W. W. Hastings opened in 1936 on what has since been annexed into Northeastern State University Campus. In 1984 the hospital moved to its current location on Bliss Avenue and has undergone several expansion projects to serve the growing patient population.

Now with 152,000 square feet, the facility has increased space for direct patient care. The Cherokee Nation assumed operations and management of the W.W. Hastings Hospital on October 1, 2008.

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🏥 Travel PACU RN – Tahlequah, OK | Days | 13 Weeks | Busy Surgical PACU  Assignment Overview:  W.W. Hastings Hospital is seeking an experienced Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse for a 13-week contract assignment in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. This is an excellent opportunity for PACU nurses who thrive in a high-volume perioperative environment and are comfortable recovering surgical patients in a fast-paced setting.  Position Details:<ul><li>Location: W.W. Hastings Hospital – Tahlequah, OK</li><li>Contract Length: 13 Weeks</li><li>Start Date: 07/13/2026</li><li>End Date: 10/10/2026</li><li>Shift: Days</li><li>Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM</li><li>Hours: 40 Hours Weekly</li><li>Call Requirement: One weekday call shift per week and one weekend call rotation per month</li><li>Employment Type: Travel Contract</li></ul> Job Description:  The PACU Registered Nurse provides comprehensive post-anesthesia nursing care to patients recovering from surgical procedures. The RN is responsible for monitoring patient status, identifying complications, administering medications, managing pain, and ensuring safe recovery prior to discharge or transfer.  Essential Responsibilities:<ul><li>Assess, monitor, and evaluate patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures.</li><li>Perform ongoing assessments including airway management, hemodynamic monitoring, pain control, and neurological evaluations.</li><li>Recognize and respond appropriately to postoperative complications and emergency situations.</li><li>Administer medications, IV fluids, blood products, and therapeutic interventions according to physician orders.</li><li>Monitor cardiac rhythms, oxygenation status, and respiratory function during recovery.</li><li>Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, perioperative staff, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.</li><li>Educate patients and families regarding postoperative expectations, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.</li><li>Maintain accurate and timely documentation utilizing the Cerner Electronic Medical Record system.</li><li>Ensure compliance with infection prevention practices, medication safety standards, and hospital policies.</li><li>Participate in unit-based quality improvement initiatives and maintain competency in current PACU standards of care.</li></ul> Unit Highlights:  ✔ Busy Surgical PACU✔ Strictly OR/PACU patient population✔ Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:4 (Maximum 1:6)✔ Collaborative perioperative team environment✔ Seeking dependable, flexible, and highly reliable PACU nurses Requirements:  Licensure✅ Active Oklahoma RN License or Compact RN License  Certifications:  ✅ BLS – Required✅ ACLS – Required✅ PALS – Required✅ NIHSS - 8 Strokes CEUs Certifications required.  Experience:  ✅ Minimum 3 years of recent PACU experience required✅ 5+ years preferred✅ Experience recovering a variety of surgical cases preferred✅ Previous experience in a high-volume inpatient PACU strongly preferredEMR Experience✅ Cerner experience required. Candidate Screening Questions:  • Do you have at least 3 years of recent PACU experience?• Have you worked in a busy inpatient PACU environment?• Are you comfortable maintaining a 1:4 patient assignment with a maximum ratio of 1:6?• Do you have recent Cerner experience?• Are your BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications current?• Are you willing to participate in weekly call rotations and one weekend call per month?📩 Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply today. Interviews are being scheduled immediately for this highly sought-after PACU opportunity.

W. W. Hastings Indian Hospital Tahlequah OK Oklahoma Tahlequah, Oklahoma Compact States RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care 8 hours, days Licensure:

✅ Active Oklahoma RN License or Compact RN License

Certifications:

✅ BLS – Required

✅ ACLS – Required

✅ PALS – Required

✅ NIHSS - 8 Strokes CEUs Certifications required. Encode INC

Job Title: PD Occupational Therapist (OT)City/State: Tahlequah, OklahomaShift: 4x10 Flex, 07:00:00-17:00:00Contract Length: 10.71 weeksStart Date: 06/22/2026Job Description:OT PRN 10 hour days Sat/Sun. Inpatient/all ages.Requirements:<ul> <li>Licensed by the Oklahoma State Board.</li> <li>Minimum of 3 years experience.</li></ul>

W. W. Hastings Indian Hospital Tahlequah OK Oklahoma Tahlequah, Oklahoma Compact States Therapy Occupational Therapist 10 hours, flexible Thrive Staffing Job ID #18529485. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Rehab:OT,07:00:00-17:00:00 Thrive Staffing

Job Title: Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Nights (Adult &amp; Pediatric Mix)Location: Tahlequah, OKSpecialty: Nursing -&gt; Intensive Care Unit (ICU)Shift: Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts | PRN / Contract FlexibilityDuration: 13 WeeksTarget Start Date: 07/20/2026 Job Description:We are seeking an exceptionally skilled and adaptable ICU Registered Nurse for a 13-week night-shift travel contract at W. W. Hastings Hospital in Tahlequah, OK. This unique 25-bed unit caters to a diverse mix of both adult and pediatric acutely ill patients. If you have a strong multi-specialty ICU background and a passion for community healthcare, this is the perfect assignment for you!Facility Details &amp; Unit Highlights:<ul><li>Facility: W. W. Hastings Hospital</li><li>Unit: Intensive Care Unit (25 beds)</li><li>Patient Population: High-acuity medical cases spanning both Adult and Pediatric populations.</li><li>Patient Ratios: 1:5 to 1:6</li><li>Charting &amp; Med Systems: Cerner EMR and Pyxis dispensing.</li><li>Scrub Code: Solid Navy Blue.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Minimum 3+ years of recent acute care ICU experience.</li><li>Must have proven Pediatric experience.</li><li>Active Oklahoma or Compact RN License.</li><li>Required Certifications: NIHSS, alongside AHA-issued BLS, ACLS, and PALS.</li><li>Compliance Note: Full adherence to a facility-wide policy requiring masks to be worn at all times while on the ICU floor.</li></ul>

W. W. Hastings Indian Hospital Tahlequah OK Oklahoma Tahlequah, Oklahoma Compact States RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit 12 hours, nights Malone Healthcare - Nursing

W. W. Hastings Indian Hospital Tahlequah OK Oklahoma Tahlequah, Oklahoma Compact States RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit 12 hours, rotating TRS Healthcare Job ID #1485213. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse TRS Healthcare

Job TitleLevel 3 RN ICUCity/State: Tahlequah, OklahomaShift: 3x12 Flex, 07:00:00-19:00:00, 3x12 NightsContract Length: 13 weeksStart Date: 07/20/2026Job Description:Acuity level of patients includes adults and pediatric patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and/or diseases. ICU staffing ratio is 2:1, and in SDU it is 3:1.Responsibilities:<ul> <li>Provide direct care to patients in the ICU</li> <li>Utilize automated medication dispensing systems such as Pixys</li> <li>Document patient care using the EMR system, Cerner</li></ul>Requirements:<ul> <li>Minimum of 3 years of experience</li> <li>Single State Oklahoma license or Compact nursing license</li> <li>AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications</li> <li>NIHSS stroke certification</li> <li>Pediatric experience is required</li> <li>Must wear a mask at all times in the ICU</li></ul>

W. W. Hastings Indian Hospital Tahlequah OK Oklahoma Tahlequah, Oklahoma Compact States RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit 12 hours, flexible Thrive Staffing Job ID #18692212. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:ICU,07:00:00-19:00:00 Thrive Staffing

<h3>Occupational Therapist (OT) – Job Description:</h3>at Cherokee Nation W. W. Hastings Hospital 100 S Bliss Ave, Tahlequah, OK 74464An Occupational Therapist (OT) at W. W. Hastings Hospital evaluates and treats patients with physical, cognitive, neurological, or functional limitations to help them regain independence in daily activities and improve overall quality of life.<h3> </h3><h3>Key Responsibilities:</h3><ul><li>Evaluate patients’ physical, cognitive, and functional abilities</li><li>Develop individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans</li><li>Provide therapeutic interventions to improve:<ul><li>Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)</li><li>Mobility and coordination</li><li>Strength and fine motor skills</li><li>Functional independence</li></ul></li><li>Educate patients and families on therapy plans and home exercise programs</li><li>Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation</li><li>Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams</li><li>Ensure compliance with hospital safety standards and therapy protocols</li><li>Work with inpatient rehabilitation and acute care patients across different age groups Shift: 10-hour Day Shifts (Saturday &amp; Sunday) Setting: Inpatient Patient Population: All Ages</li></ul>

W. W. Hastings Indian Hospital Tahlequah OK Oklahoma Tahlequah, Oklahoma Compact States Therapy Occupational Therapist 10 hours, days Shift: 10-hour Day Shifts (Saturday &amp; Sunday)
Setting: Inpatient
Patient Population: All Ages Encode INC

W. W. Hastings Indian Hospital jobs

Travel Nurse Level III RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

$2,800/week

Travel Occupational Therapist

$2,306/week

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

$2,157/week

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

$2,075/week

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

$1,966/week

Travel Occupational Therapist

$1,370/week

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