Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Tulsa, OK
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Start Date: January 5
• Shift: Days (3 shifts of 12 hours each)
• Patient Ratios: Typically 1:5, with potential for 1:6-7
• Weekend Requirement: Yes; 3 weekend shifts every 6 weeks
• On-Call: No
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License Accepted: No
• RTO (Request Time Off) Restrictions:

  • No holiday RTO allowed
  • Maximum 5 total RTO days in the 13-week assignment
  • No RTO approved the day before, day of, or day after a holiday
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week

Experience & Certifications

• Required Specialty Experience: Minimum 4 years hospital experience OR 2 years hospital experience with no prior travel experience (higher value applies → 4 years required if prior travel experience)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required if over 4 years hospital experience
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or American Red Cross accepted
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Required for Tele/PCU, ER, ICU/CCU, PACU, OR; preferred for Observation unit
• Preferred Certifications:

  • NIH Stroke Certification (required for Med Surg, ER, ICU)
  • Basic dysrhythmia training (self-rating 3 or above) preferred
• Other: Cardiac competency self-rating of 3 or above required

Patient Population & Unit Information

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Level 3 Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 171
• Common Diagnoses/Procedures:

  • Altered mental status
  • Congestive heart failure (CHF)
  • Stroke
  • Orthopedics
  • Surgical patients
  • Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
  • Infections
• Mental Health: Units may care for patients with mental health diagnoses
• Charting System: EPIC

Compliance & Requirements

• Background Check: Complete 7-year criminal search required within 30 days of start
• Education: Copy of diploma or transcript required (cannot be pending at start)
• Competency Exam: Unit-specific competency exam required
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year stating "cleared to work" with physician signature
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (or chest X-ray within 5 years if prior positive)
  • Required immunizations/titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Drug test within 30 days of start (10-panel, negative results)
  • Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - May 1)
• References: 2 references required prior to start
• Work History: Verification of last 3 years required (attestations acceptable; can be pending at start)
• Attendance Policy: Zero-fault attendance policy; 2 missed shifts = warning, 3+ missed shifts = possible cancellation

Additional Notes

• Clinicians must complete required facility modules before start date
• Photo for badge required prior to start (plain white background, no filters)
• Confidentiality agreement, job description, and code of conduct acknowledgment must be signed prior to start
• Parking is free

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses comfortable with cardiac patient care and working in a fast-paced acute care trauma center environment.