MICU Registered Nurse
Tulsa, OK
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - MICU (Oklahoma, Tulsa)

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Summary

Provide patient care in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) following the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating nursing care based on clinical standards
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective patient care and outcomes
• Using performance improvement techniques to enhance quality of care
• Collecting and analyzing patient health data to identify problems and expected outcomes
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating individualized care plans
• Delegating tasks to unlicensed personnel per Board of Nursing guidelines
• Conducting discharge planning and patient/family education
• Maintaining confidentiality of patient information

Float assignment is required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oklahoma
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current certifications at time of submission:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID
• E-Verify compliance (for direct hires)
• Background checks including 7-year history, education verification, and federal exclusions (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG)
• Education verification of highest level completed
• Physical exam within 12 months of start date
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start date, renewed annually
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Adult TDAP vaccine within 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: positive titer or 2 vaccines (boosters required if negative/equivocal)
  • Hepatitis B: positive titer, series, or declination accepted
  • Varicella: positive titer, 2 vaccines, or physician-documented history
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Unit-specific skills checklist annually
• Work history verification for the past 7 years
• Completion of employment application/resume

Additional Notes

• Scrub color: Navy
• Candidates must be able to attend orientation and complete required training prior to starting
• Discharge planning and patient education are integral parts of the role
• Must maintain confidentiality and comply with all facility policies and procedures

This position offers an opportunity to work in a critical care environment with a focus on quality patient outcomes and interdisciplinary collaboration.