Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Tulsa, OK
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse - MS/Tele

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

Shift & Schedule

• Night shifts, 3 shifts per week (3x12 hour shifts)
• Weekend requirement: 3 weekend shifts every 6 weeks
• No on-call required
• Floating within scope to meet facility needs
• No block scheduling accommodation
• Locals accepted
• Holiday time off restrictions apply (no time off the day before, of, or after holidays)
• Maximum 5 total days off in 13-week assignment (no additional time off after contract start)

Patient Care & Ratios

• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5, with possible 1:6-7
• Units may care for patients with mental health diagnoses
• Top diagnoses/procedures: altered mental status, congestive heart failure (CHF), stroke, orthopedic, surgical patients, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), infections
• Cardiac care required with self-rating of 3 or above; basic dysrhythmia training preferred (self-rating 3 or above)

Required Experience & Qualifications

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

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or American Red Cross accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or American Red Cross accepted; required for Telemetry/PCU, ER, ICU/CCU, PACU, OR; preferred but not required for Observation unit
• NIH Stroke Certification preferred (required for Med Surg, ER, ICU)
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, EFM) required only for specific pediatric or maternity units, not required here

Licensure

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license for Oklahoma required
• Pending licenses not accepted

Facility & Work Environment

• Acute Care Hospital, Level 3 Trauma Center
• 171 staffed beds
• Charting system: EPIC
• Free parking available
• Zero-fault attendance policy: missed shifts count as unexcused; 2 missed shifts = warning, 3+ may result in cancellation

Compliance & Onboarding Requirements

• Background check required within 30 days of start (7-year criminal search, multiple county checks)
• 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 prior positive)
• Required immunizations or titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Drug test within 30 days of start (10-panel, negative results)
• Flu vaccine or approved exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - May 1)
• Two professional references required prior to start
• Annual skills checklist and competency exam required for unit
• Completion of facility-specific training modules prior to start
• Badge photo required before start (plain white background, no filters)

Additional Notes

• Guaranteed 36 hours per week
• Must comply with facility attendance and time-off policies strictly
• Floating within scope expected to meet unit needs

This position is ideal for experienced hospital RNs with cardiac and telemetry skills seeking a night shift travel assignment in an acute care setting.