Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Tahlequah, OK
Encode INC
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,540/weekOverview
- Start Date10/12/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,296/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,244/week
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- Referral bonus
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
Description
Level 3 Registered Nurse – ICU
Position: Level 3 Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Requisition #: 812088
Location: 100 Bliss Ave, Tahlequah, OK 74464
Contract: October 12, 2026 – January 9, 2027
Setting: Hospital / Intensive Care Unit
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Level 3 Registered Nurse (RN) to provide specialized nursing care to critically ill and high-acuity patients in an Intensive Care Unit. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, critical-thinking skills, and the ability to respond effectively to rapidly changing patient conditions.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill and medically complex patients.
- Perform detailed patient assessments and continuously monitor changes in condition.
- Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments safely and accurately.
- Monitor cardiac rhythms, vital signs, neurological status, and other critical parameters.
- Manage patients requiring advanced monitoring and critical-care interventions.
- Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Respond promptly to emergencies and changes in patient status.
- Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records and clinical documentation.
- Provide patient and family education regarding treatment, medications, and care plans.
- Follow established patient safety, infection prevention, and hospital policies.
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible to practice in Oklahoma.
- Recent ICU / Critical Care nursing experience.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking abilities.
- Ability to care for high-acuity patients in a fast-paced hospital environment.
- Current BLS certification.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and documentation skills.
Preferred Critical Care Experience
- Level 3 ICU or high-acuity critical-care experience.
- Experience caring for mechanically ventilated patients.
- Familiarity with vasoactive medications and advanced IV therapies.
- Experience with invasive and continuous patient monitoring.
- Experience managing complex and unstable patient populations.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled ICU RN who is comfortable managing critically ill patients, recognizing subtle changes in patient condition, and working collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals in a high-acuity environment.
Apply Now: Qualified ICU RNs interested in this contract opportunity are encouraged to apply.
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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