ER Registered Nurse
Oklahoma City, OK
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room (Oklahoma City, OK)

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 7 PM - 7 AM
• On Call: Rotating on-call including weekend call
• Unit Description:
  Fast-paced ER with highly acute patients including transplant, burn, LVAD, total heart, PICU, NICU, L&D, comprehensive stroke center, ECMO cannulation, chest pain center. Patient volume ranges from 175-200 per day. Minimal prior experience requires at least a 30-bed ER background.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Oklahoma
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience in an acute care setting, with ED experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale Certification)
• ESI (Emergency Severity Index) Certification (must be completed prior to start)

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license for Oklahoma
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale Certification)
• ESI (Emergency Severity Index) Certification (must be completed prior to start)

Additional Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License and a utility bill in the candidate’s name with matching address dated within the last 3 months; address must be more than 75 miles from the contracted facility
• No more than 5 days of Return to Office (RTO) allowed
• Floating within scope to meet facility needs, including sister facilities
• Locals not accepted (must be outside 75-mile radius)
• Pending state licenses are not accepted
• Must attend Patient Care Orientation Class (Skills) and EPIC training if no EPIC experience within 6 months
• Fit testing (N95 mask) completed onsite on first day
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, education verification, and various federal/state screenings required
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming good health and no physical limitations
• Immunizations and health screenings required: TB test, Tdap, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Flu vaccine (or approved exemption), COVID vaccination strongly preferred
• Negative 10-panel drug screen including marijuana (due to federal funding restrictions) within 30 days prior to start
• References: Two former direct supervisor references required (one within 1 year, one within 3 years)
• Work history verification for the past 10 years

Competency Exams & Training

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (100% passing score required)
• Unit-specific competency exams with minimum 80% passing score
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (90% passing score)
• Core Parts I, II, and III competency exams annually
• Conscious Sedation competency exam (if applicable)
• Annual HIPAA and OSHA acknowledgments
• Other certifications as required by unit or facility

Notes

• Candidates must complete all required facility-specific documents and acknowledgments prior to start
• Must comply with all health and safety policies including drug and alcohol-free workplace
• Must complete fingerprinting and offender registration clearance as required by state law

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity emergency department with diverse patient populations and advanced care technologies. Ideal for RNs with solid ER experience seeking a travel contract in Oklahoma City.