Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Telemetry
Tulsa, OK
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)

Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Start Dates: 2/2, 2/16
• Shift: Nights (3 shifts of 12 hours each)
• Patient Ratios: Typically 1:5, with potential for 1:6-7
• Weekend Requirement: Yes; 3 weekend shifts per 6 weeks
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Time Off (RTO) Restrictions: No holiday RTO; max 5 total days off in 13-week assignment. No additional RTO after submission or while working. No RTO approved the day before, day of, or day after a holiday.

Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 4 years in a hospital setting (based on highest requirement found)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required if over 4 years of experience

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required (AHA or American Red Cross accepted; RQI accepted)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required (AHA or American Red Cross accepted; RQI accepted)
• NIH Stroke Certification: Preferred (required for Med Surg, ER, ICU; must be updated annually)
• Additional Preferred: Basic dysrhythmia training (self-rating 3 or above)
• Other Certifications: PALS, NRP, EFM may be required depending on unit (not specified for this role)

Special Requirements

• Cardiac knowledge with self-rating of 3 or above
• Ability to care for patients with mental health diagnoses
• Must complete unit-specific competency exam
• Must complete facility-required modules prior to start

Patient Population / Diagnoses

• Altered mental status
• Congestive heart failure (CHF)
• Stroke
• Orthopedic and surgical patients
• Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
• Various infections

Facility Information

• Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Trauma Level: Level 3 Trauma Center
• Beds: 171 staffed beds
• Charting System: EPIC
• Parking: Free
• Attendance Policy: Zero-fault attendance policy; missed shifts count as unexcused regardless of reason. Two missed shifts result in a warning; three or more may result in cancellation. Applies on a rolling calendar year.

Compliance and Onboarding Requirements

• Background check with 7-year criminal search required within 30 days of start
• Copy of diploma or transcript required (cannot be pending)
• Education verification required if transcript/diploma unavailable
• 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 past positive)
• Required immunizations or titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Drug test (10-panel) within 30 days of start with negative results
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - May 1)
• Two professional references required prior to start
• Work history verification for last 3 years (attestations acceptable; can be pending at start)
• Annual skills checklist and performance evaluation or references if applicable
• Badge photo with specific requirements (plain white background, no filters)
• Completion of facility-specific modules and training prior to start

Additional Notes

• No on-call requirement
• Must commit to compliance lab within 48-72 hours of signing
• Must adhere to strict attendance and time-off policies
• Facility may care for patients with mental health diagnoses across all units

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with strong cardiac skills and hospital experience seeking a night shift travel contract in a Level 3 Trauma Center environment.