IMC/PCU Registered Nurse
Oklahoma City, OK
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse – IMC (Intermediate Care)

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

Job Details

• Unit: Intermediate Care (IMC) / Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Patient Census: 24 staffed beds, average daily census 24
• Charting system: Epic
• Floating: Floating within scope to meet facility needs required, including to sister facilities
• Block scheduling: Not accommodated
• Local candidates: Not accepted (must live more than 75 miles from facility)
• Return to Office (RTO) restrictions: No more than 5 days allowed

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including experience within the last year
• Telemetry experience required
• At least 1 year of total travel nursing experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oklahoma
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross, current
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross, current
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, current
• EKG course or telemetry test, current

Education

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Background & 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 transcript/diploma matching highest degree
• Drug screening: 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, signed by Physician, PA, NP, or APRN
• Immunizations and health documents:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (Tdap mandatory for certain units)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B: Completed series, positive titer, or declination (annual)
  • 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 & Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (annual, 100% passing score)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (annual, 90% passing score)
• Unit-specific competency exam (annual, 80% passing score)
• Core Parts I, II, and III competency exams covering safety, ethics, patient rights, and more (annual, 80% passing score)
• Conscious Sedation competency exam if applicable (annual, 80% passing score)
• Color Blind Testing within 60 days prior to start (passing score 64% or higher)

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Patient Care Orientation Class (Skills) mandatory
• EPIC training required if no EPIC experience within last 6 months
• N95 Mask Fit Testing completed onsite prior to or on first day
• Vehicle information documentation required before clearance
• Completion of facility policy acknowledgments including:

  • Health Code of Ethical Business Conduct
  • Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy
  • Information Access Agreement
  • Oklahoma Offender Registration Act
  • Oklahoma Responsibilities and Rights (updated every 2 years)
• Fingerprinting and state screening clearance required prior to start

References & Work History

• Two references from former direct supervisors required (one within 1 year, one within 3 years)
• Employment history covering last 10 years verified, including international positions and explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Updated resume including last 7 years of employment with explanations for gaps

Additional Notes

• Driver’s license and utility bill in candidate’s name with matching address required; address must be more than 75 miles from contracted facility
• Prior travel experience is mandatory; first-time travelers are not accepted
• No pending state licenses accepted
• Must comply with all background checks, health screenings, and competency requirements before start date

This position is ideal for experienced travel RNs with critical care and telemetry skills seeking a night shift contract in Oklahoma City.