Med Surg Telemetry RN
Oklahoma City, OK
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – MS/Tele

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 12 weeks Shift: Day, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 AM to 7:30 PM), 36 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Oklahoma
• 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing

Health and Screening Requirements

• Physical exam: Statement of good health within 1 year of start, signed by a physician, PA, NP, or APRN
• TB: Negative 2-step PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-SPOT within 12 months of start; TB questionnaire updated annually. Prior positive results require a clear chest X-ray within 5 years.
• Immunizations:

  • Tdap, valid 10 years (Td not accepted)
  • Hepatitis B: series completed, positive titer, or declination with annual renewal
  • Measles, mumps, and rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines, positive titer, or history of chickenpox
  • Influenza vaccine required for new starts from October 1 to March 31, or an approved exemption on file by November 30
  • COVID-19: Full vaccination strongly preferred; declinations accepted
• Drug screen: Negative 8-panel drug screen within 30 days before start, updated annually. Positive THC results are not acceptable for safety-sensitive clinical roles.
• Fit testing: Required within 1 year of start; PAPRs allowed; completed on-site

Background and Compliance

• Criminal background check: 7-year check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Exclusion screening: EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and OFAC checks within 30 days of start, with monthly updates
• Driver's license or state ID: Current and valid
• Utility bill: Required to verify residence more than 75 miles from the facility
• Vehicle information form: Required before clearance
• Oklahoma Medical Treatment Law form: Required, renewed every 2 years
• Acknowledgments: Required before start, including HIPAA and OSHA (updated annually), code of ethical conduct, policy acknowledgment, confidentiality and information access agreement, drug and alcohol-free workplace policy, and Oklahoma Offender Registration Act

History and References

• Work history: 10-year work history verification, including any international positions and explanations for gaps
• Employment application and resume: Covering the last 7 years, with explanations for gaps longer than 30 days
• References: Two former direct supervisor references, one checked within 1 year of start and one within 3 years. Charge RN references are acceptable if they directly supervised the candidate. Letters of reference are accepted.

Onboarding and Orientation

• Patient Care Orientation class (skills) required for all RNs
• Facility EHR class required if the candidate has not used an EHR within the last 6 months
• HealthStream modules completed on-site

Assignment Details

• Float scope: Clinician may float within scope to meet facility needs and to sister facilities in the system.
• Block schedules: Not accommodated
• Local candidates: Not accepted (75-mile local radius rule)
• Return-to-office restrictions: 5 days or less