Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Oklahoma City, OK
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Telemetry

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: Med/Surg Telemetry (16 bed capacity)
• Shift: Nights, 7 PM to 7 AM (3 shifts per week, 12-hour shifts)
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
• Specialty Experience: Med/Surg Telemetry, including care of patients with pacemakers, IV insulin protocols, and Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI)
• First-time travelers: Not accepted
• Floating: Yes, within scope and to sister facilities
• Local candidates: Not accepted (must live more than 75 miles from facility)
• Return to Office (RTO) allowed: No more than 5 days

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license for Oklahoma
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
• EKG Course / Telemetry test
• Must have all certifications current prior to start date

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or State-issued ID
• Utility bill in candidate’s name with matching address dated within last 3 months (address must be >75 miles from facility)
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, education verification, and various federal/state sanction lists
• Physical exam within 1 year stating good health and no physical limitations
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
• Immunizations: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Flu vaccine (seasonal), Hepatitis A (if applicable)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen including marijuana (within 30 days prior to start)
• Fit mask testing to be completed onsite on first day
• Completion of facility-specific orientation and safety training (including HIPAA, OSHA)
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology, dysrhythmia/EKG, core safety and patient care topics, and unit-specific exams (all must be current and passed)

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to float within scope to meet facility needs
• Must complete all facility-specific acknowledgments and policy forms prior to start
• References: Two former direct supervisor references required (one within 1 year, one within 3 years)
• Resume: Updated with last 7 years of employment, including explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Work history verification for last 10 years, including international positions if applicable

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oklahoma
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg Telemetry experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with IV insulin protocols

Notes

• Charting system used: Epic
• Block scheduling: Not accommodated
• Pending state license: Not accepted
• Prior travel experience: Not required

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs who meet the certification and documentation requirements and are available for night shifts on a travel contract basis.