Intermediate Care Registered Nurse
Oklahoma City, OK
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (IMC Unit)

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

Job Summary

• The IMC unit (Intermediate Care) is aiming to open a new unit (701) late this month.
• Currently understaffed with only 3 full-time RNs hired and a loss of 3 RNs prior to opening.
• The facility requires 2 additional RNs (travelers) to safely open the unit.

Required Qualifications

Licensure

• Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Oklahoma.
• License must be verified within 30 days prior to start date.

Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (IMC unit)
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated, but assume standard RN experience for IMC level care. (No conflicting data found.)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required.

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC, current upon submission, required for all positions.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or ARC, current upon submission, required for IMC unit.
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit specifics (check unit description):

  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) for L&D RNs
  • NIH Stroke Certification for certain units (ER, PACU, ICU, IMC, etc.)
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) for Behavioral Health units

Background and Verification

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start, updated monthly.
• Education verification with third-party verification of highest degree (diploma/transcript required).
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen including marijuana (required within 30 days prior to start, updated annually).
• Physical exam: Statement of good health within 1 year of start, updated annually.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (Tdap mandatory for certain units)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination series, positive titer, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines, titer, or history of chickenpox)
  • Flu vaccine required annually (with agency-approved medical or religious exemption)
  • COVID vaccination strongly preferred (declinations accepted with agency form)

Competencies and Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (100% passing score, updated annually).
• Unit-specific competency exams with minimum passing scores (usually 80-90%), updated annually.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam for IMC and related units.
• Core Parts I, II, and III competency exams covering safety, ethics, patient care, and workplace violence, updated annually.
• Conscious Sedation Competency Exam for applicable RNs, updated annually.

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Patient Care Orientation Class (Skills) mandatory for all RNs.
• EPIC training required if no EPIC experience within 6 months prior to start.
• Fit testing for N95 masks completed onsite prior to or on first day.
• Vehicle information documentation must be completed prior to start.
• Completion of facility-specific policy acknowledgments and agreements (Ethical Business Conduct, Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace, Information Access, Oklahoma Offender Registration Act, etc.) prior to start.
• Fingerprinting and Oklahoma Screen clearance required prior to start.

References and Work History

• Two former direct supervisor references required: one within 1 year and one within 3 years of start.
• Current and updated resume covering last 7 years of employment with explanations for gaps over 30 days.
• 10-year work history verification including international positions.

Summary

This is a travel contract RN position in the Intermediate Care (IMC) unit in Oklahoma City, OK, for approximately 13 weeks. The role requires a current RN license, BLS and ACLS certifications, and compliance with extensive background, health, and competency requirements. The position supports opening a new unit and requires readiness to complete facility-specific orientation and training. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.