Medical-Surgical RN
Tulsa, OK
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: RN Medical/Surgical

Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide direct nursing care following established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans; record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Serve as primary coordinator for all disciplines to ensure well-coordinated patient care.
• Carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patient discharge planning with the healthcare team.
• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment.
• Travelers are required to work up to 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week schedule period.
• Holiday shifts may be required based on department needs.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oklahoma.
• Minimum of 1 year of Medical/Surgical nursing experience, with experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Competency in NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS).

Required Credentials and Compliance

• Professional resume/profile submission required.
• Two professional references required prior to first assignment.
• Signed assignment agreement required for onboarding.
• Completion of pharmacology and medical-surgical competency exams prior to start (minimum 80% score, max 2 attempts).
• Completion of core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics within the last year.
• Various health and immunization requirements including:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted).
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination (no declinations accepted).
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination.
  • Influenza vaccine during flu season (mask required if declined).
  • Tdap vaccine valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted).
  • TB screening with 2-step PPD or IGRA and annual questionnaire.
  • Fit test for respiratory protection (preferred before start).
  • Health statement or physical exam prior to first assignment.
• Drug screening: 12-panel drug test within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.
• Criminal background check including social security trace, OIG search, and national sex offender registry.
• Employment and education verifications required.
• Driver’s license or state ID must be current and match address on file.

Additional Onboarding Requirements

• Completion of onboarding education attestation.
• Onsite nursing contract worker onboarding.
• Completion of electronic health record system test-out and training checklist.
• Submission of a forward-facing badge photo with a white or blue background.

Work Environment

• Must follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment with minimal supervision.

This position is suitable for experienced Medical/Surgical RNs seeking a long-term travel assignment in Oklahoma.