Travel Nurse Level III RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Tahlequah, OK
Encode INC
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights
Referral Bonus

Level 3 RN – ICU (Travel Contract)

Facility: W. W. Hastings Hospital
Location: Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Region: Cherokee Nation
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: August 17, 2026 (Tentative)
Schedule: 3x12 Night Shifts (36 Hours/Week)
 

Position Overview:
 

W. W. Hastings Hospital is seeking an experienced Level 3 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse to provide exceptional critical care services to both adult and pediatric patients. This is a travel contract opportunity within the Cherokee Nation Health Services system, ideal for ICU nurses with strong pediatric experience and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced critical care environment.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult and pediatric patients.
• Perform ongoing patient assessments and implement individualized care plans.
• Monitor hemodynamic status and respond rapidly to changes in patient condition.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and critical care treatments safely.
• Operate and monitor ICU equipment including cardiac monitors, infusion pumps, and ventilators.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Cerner EMR.
• Utilize the Pyxis Automated Medication Dispensing System for safe medication administration.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and recovery expectations.
• Adhere to infection prevention and patient safety protocols, including mandatory mask use within the ICU.

Unit Information:

• Patient Population: Adult & Pediatric Critical Care
• Patient Acuity: Acutely ill patients with a wide variety of complex medical conditions
• ICU Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 2:1
• Step-Down Unit Ratio: 3:1
• EMR: Cerner
• Medication Dispensing System: Pyxis
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Mask Required: Must wear a mask at all times while working in the ICU

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of ICU Registered Nurse experience
• Pediatric ICU or Pediatric Critical Care experience is REQUIRED
• Active Oklahoma RN License or Compact RN License
• Current AHA BLS Certification
• Current AHA ACLS Certification
• Current AHA PALS Certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification required
• Strong critical thinking, assessment, and emergency response skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Preferred Skills:

• Experience caring for both adult and pediatric ICU patients.
• Proficiency with Cerner EMR.
• Experience working in high-acuity critical care environments.
• Familiarity with Pyxis medication dispensing systems.

Additional Information:

• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Nights (3x12)
• Hours: 36 Hours per Week
• Start Date: August 17, 2026 (Tentative)
• Facility: W. W. Hastings Hospital
• Region: Cherokee Nation