Surgical Specialty RN – Med/Surg & PCU
Oklahoma City, OK
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Post Surgical Unit position requiring acute care surgical floor experience and a valid OK or compact RN license.

Details

• Inpatient post-surgical unit in an acute care hospital setting
• Cares for pre- and post-operative patients with complex surgical needs, including those with new drains, wounds, trachs, ostomies, NGTs, and DHTs
• Some step-down/PCU-level patients are included in the caseload
• Patient ratios are 5:1 for surgical patients and 3:1 for step-down patients
• ENT and/or transplant experience is preferred
• 12-hour day shifts, 3 days per week (36 hours per week)

Requirements

• Active RN license issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing or a current multistate eNLC compact license
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required; all certifications must be AHA-issued
• Minimum 1 year of acute care surgical floor nursing experience required
• Step-down or PCU experience required
• OR (operating room) candidates will not be considered
• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited program required; BSN preferred
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include post-operative patient assessment, medication administration, IV and blood product management, wound and drain care, and patient/family education
• Delegates tasks to support staff and collaborates with the care team to coordinate patient needs
• Candidates who have previously worked at this facility must have a 6-month separation period after 26 total weeks before being eligible for a new contract
• Compliance requirements (drug screens, background checks, medical requirements) must be initiated immediately upon accepting an offer; compliance deadlines are strictly enforced and non-compliance may result in cancellation