Local Contract Nurse Level III RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Tahlequah, OK
Encode INC
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$60-65/hourOverview
- Start Date08/17/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care52 beds
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- Referral bonus
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
Description
ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – PRN Nights | Tahlequah, OK | $65/hr.
📍 Location: W. W. Hastings Hospital – Tahlequah, Oklahoma
💰 Pay Rate: $65 an hour.
🌙 Shift: PRN Nights
📅 Contract: 13 Weeks (08/17/2026 – 11/21/2026)
⏰ Schedule: 12-hour shifts | 2 shifts/week
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Intensive Care Unit at W. W. Hastings Hospital. The RN will provide high-quality critical care to adult and pediatric patients in a fast-paced ICU environment.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct patient care in the ICU.
- Care for adult and pediatric critically ill patients.
- Monitor, assess, and document patient conditions.
- Administer medications using the Pyxis medication dispensing system.
- Maintain accurate documentation in Cerner EMR.
- Follow ICU protocols and infection control policies.
- Wear a mask at all times while working in the ICU.
- Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team.
Requirements:
- Active Oklahoma RN License or Compact (Multistate) RN License.
- Minimum 3 years of ICU RN experience.
- Pediatric ICU/critical care experience required.
- Current AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS Certifications.
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification required.
- Strong critical thinking and emergency response skills.
Unit Information:
- ICU Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 2:1
- Step-Down Unit Ratio: 3:1
- EMR: Cerner
- Medication System: Pyxis
- Scrub Color: Navy Blue
Schedule:
- PRN Night Shift
- 12-hour shifts
- 2 shifts per week
- 13-week contract
Apply Today!
If you're an experienced ICU RN with pediatric experience and the required certifications, we'd love to hear from you.
Please submit:
- Updated Resume
- Oklahoma RN or Compact RN License
- AHA BLS, ACLS & PALS Certifications
- NIHSS Certification
- Any RTO (Requested Time Off), if applicable
Facility
W. W. Hastings Indian Hospital
2 nurses recommend working with W. W. Hastings Indian Hospital
Pros
Friendly people, close enough to Tulsa for fun weekends
Cons
None

- Short Term Acute Care
- 52 beds
Employer
Encode INC
Tahlequah, OK
About
A charming town in the foothills of the Ozarks, Tahlequah, Oklahoma, is the capital of the Cherokee Nation. A bastion of Cherokee history and heritage, Tahlequah offers such cultural attractions as the Cherokee National Museum, Cherokee Heritage Center, Sequoyah's Cabin and the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail. The Illinois River, Lake Tenkiller and the Cherokee casinos are the most popular destinations in town. Tahlequah is also home to many parks, lakes and hiking trails for outdoor lovers. It’s known for its excellent schools, with Tahlequah High School consistently ranked as one of the best in the state and home to the main campus of Northeastern State University. The cost of living is below the national average, and the city has a mild mountainous climate with four distinct seasons for everyone to enjoy.
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