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

Registered Nurse (IMC) - Travel/Contract

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Summary

• Position in Intermediate Care (IMC) / Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• 24 staffed beds with an average daily census of 24
• Charting system: Epic
• Floating within scope to meet facility needs, including sister facilities

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oklahoma
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU), with at least some experience within the last year
• At least 1 year of total travel nursing experience
• Telemetry experience required
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current BLS certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• Current ACLS certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Completion of EKG Course and Telemetry Test

Required Documents & Background Checks

• Current and 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 more than 75 miles from contracted facility
• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education verification with transcript/diploma matching highest degree
• OFAC Sanctions List Search within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Employment application with 7 years of work history and explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Two references from former direct supervisors (one within 1 year, one within 3 years)
• Work history verification covering 10 years, including international positions and gaps

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by Physician, PA, NP, or APRN confirming good health and no physical limitations
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD, Qgold, or TSPOT) within 12 months or clear chest x-ray if prior positive test
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

  • Rubeola (Measles) – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Mumps – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Rubella – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines, titer, or history of chickenpox
  • Hepatitis B – completed series, positive titer, or declination (declinations require annual renewal)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap – valid within 10 years; Tdap mandatory for certain units (ER, OB/GYN, NICU, etc.)
  • Flu vaccine required annually (with medical or religious exemptions accepted; declinations not accepted)
  • Hepatitis A required for Pediatric/PICU positions
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start, including marijuana (facility receives federal funding; positive marijuana may lead to cancellation)
• COVID vaccination strongly preferred; declinations accepted with agency form

Competency & Training Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam within 30 days of start, updated annually (100% passing score required)
• Color Blind Testing within 60 days prior to start (Ishihara preferred)
• Unit-specific competency exams annually with minimum 80% passing score
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam within 1 year, updated annually (90% passing score required)
• Core Parts I, II, and III competency exams annually (80% passing score required)
• Conscious Sedation competency exam if applicable, updated annually (80% passing score)
• Patient Care Orientation Class (Skills) mandatory for all RNs
• Epic training required if no Epic experience within last 6 months (class scheduled prior to assignment)
• Fit testing for N95 masks completed onsite within 1 year prior to start

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of various policy acknowledgments prior to start, 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 Oklahoma Screen clearance required before start
• Vehicle information form must be completed prior to clearance
• No more than 5 days of Return to Orientation (RTO) allowed
• Local candidates within 75 miles of facility are not accepted

Additional Notes

• Block scheduling is not accommodated
• Floating to sister facilities is required
• Candidates must submit all required documents and certifications before clearance
• Candidates without required travel experience or certifications will not be considered

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