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

Job Description: Level 3 ICU Registered Nurse (RN):

Facility: W. W. Hastings Hospital
Address: 1612 E Downing St, Tahlequah, OK 74464
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Contract Dates: November 23, 2026 – February 20, 2027
Shift: Days – 3 × 12-hour shifts per week
Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Position Overview:

W. W. Hastings Hospital is seeking an experienced Level 3 ICU Registered Nurse to provide care to acutely ill adult and pediatric patients with a wide variety of medical conditions and diseases. The ideal candidate must have at least three years of nursing experience and previous pediatric experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult and pediatric patients.
• Monitor patients' conditions, assess clinical changes, and respond promptly to changes in health status.
• Administer medications and treatments safely according to established protocols.
• Document patient assessments, treatments, and progress in the Cerner electronic medical record system.
• Use the Pyxis automated medication dispensing system for medication management.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care.
• Follow infection prevention and patient safety protocols, including the ICU mask policy.
• Provide care according to unit staffing ratios and facility guidelines.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience.
• Previous pediatric nursing experience is mandatory.
• Active Oklahoma single-state nursing license or compact nursing license.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) certifications:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) required.
• Stokes certificate (8)

Facility Information

• ICU Staffing Ratio: 2:1
• Step-Down Unit (SDU) Staffing Ratio: 3:1
• EMR: Cerner
• Medication Dispensing System: Pyxis
• Scrub Color: Navy blue
• ICU Mask Policy: Masks must be worn at all times in the ICU.

Important Notes

• Candidates must be comfortable caring for both adult and pediatric patients.
• All required certifications must be from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• The original requirements mention a “need by 9/7 or before” date. Please confirm this deadline, as it does not align with the November 23, 2026 contract start date.