Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Tahlequah, OK
GHR Healthcare - Travel
3x12 hrs
$2,142/weekOverview
- Start Date11/09/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Take your ICU nursing career to Tahlequah, OK, with a 13-week travel assignment for an experienced ICU RN caring for critically ill adult and pediatric patients.
Step into a high-acuity travel ICU nursing opportunity in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, a welcoming community in the scenic northeastern part of the state with access to outdoor recreation, local culture, and a close-knit atmosphere. This on-site Oklahoma travel nursing assignment is ideal for an experienced Critical Care Registered Nurse who is confident caring for adult and pediatric patients with complex medical conditions.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Location: Tahlequah, Oklahoma
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910–$2,010
- Start Date: November 9, 2026
- Assignment: Approximately 13-week travel ICU nursing assignment
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week
- Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Patient Population: Adults and pediatric patients with a wide variety of acute medical conditions and diseases
- Typical Staffing Ratios: 2:1 in the ICU; 3:1 in the step-down unit
- Documentation System: Cerner
- Medication System: Pyxis automated medication dispensing system
- Scrub Color: Navy blue
Travel ICU RN Job Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of recent ICU registered nursing experience
- Current Oklahoma RN license or compact nursing license
- Current American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
- Current NIHSS stroke certification
- Recent pediatric nursing experience is required
- Strong clinical judgment and the ability to care for acutely ill patients in a high-acuity critical care environment
- Ability to follow unit infection-control practices, including wearing a mask while working in the ICU
ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive critical care nursing to critically ill adult and pediatric patients
- Assess, monitor, and manage patients with complex medical problems and rapidly changing conditions
- Recognize clinical deterioration and initiate timely interventions in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team
- Administer medications and treatments safely using established protocols and the Pyxis system
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in Cerner
- Maintain appropriate care priorities while working within a 2:1 ICU staffing ratio
- Support safe transitions of care for patients moving between the ICU and step-down unit
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, providers, and other members of the healthcare team
Apply now for this Travel ICU Registered Nurse night shift opportunity in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and join a dedicated critical care healthcare team.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare - Travel
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Tahlequah, OK
About
A charming town in the foothills of the Ozarks, Tahlequah, Oklahoma, is the capital of the Cherokee Nation. A bastion of Cherokee history and heritage, Tahlequah offers such cultural attractions as the Cherokee National Museum, Cherokee Heritage Center, Sequoyah's Cabin and the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail. The Illinois River, Lake Tenkiller and the Cherokee casinos are the most popular destinations in town. Tahlequah is also home to many parks, lakes and hiking trails for outdoor lovers. It’s known for its excellent schools, with Tahlequah High School consistently ranked as one of the best in the state and home to the main campus of Northeastern State University. The cost of living is below the national average, and the city has a mild mountainous climate with four distinct seasons for everyone to enjoy.
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