Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Hillcrest Medical Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

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

Job Details

• Shift: MS Nights
• Start Date: ASAP
• Experience: 2 years preferred
• 1st Time Travelers: Accepted
• Patient Ratios: 1:5-6
• Weekend Requirement: Required
• Float Requirement: Yes, within scope
• On Call Requirement: None
• Block Scheduling: Case by case
• Return to Office (RTO) Parameters: Needs manager approval
• Unit Size: 25 beds
• Scrub Color: Navy
• Documentation System: EPIC (experience preferred)

Certification Requirements

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - Required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - As applicable
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - As applicable
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - As applicable
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy) - As applicable
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - As applicable
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) - As applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification - As applicable (expires annually)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - As applicable

Required Verifications and Background Checks

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check upon hire
• HHS/OIG check upon hire
• Education verification (highest level of education)
• Transcript/Diploma may be accepted as placeholder if education verification is delayed
• Fingerprinting (time sensitive, for New Mexico placements only)
• State License verification (primary source online)
• NURSYS verification for RN, LPN/LVN, AP
• Tech Cert Verification (for allied professionals as applicable)

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (80% score or meet/exceed Angoff score)
• Color Blind Testing (online version accepted)
• Competency Exam (minimum passing score 80% or Angoff score)
• Core Parts I, II, III (for subcontractors, annual completion required)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (HIPAA required)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam within 12 months of start
• Fit Mask Test within 1 year of start, must be renewed annually
• Adult Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test (2-Step PPD, QGOLD, or TSPOT) within 1 year
• TB Questionnaire within 90 days of start for positive TB results, renewed annually
• Measles (Rubeola) - Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
• Mumps - Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
• Rubella - Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
• Hepatitis B - Positive titer, series, or declination accepted
• Varicella - Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or physician-documented history required
• Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 Vaccine (Dose 1 and Fully Vaccinated) or approved medical/religious exemption required

Additional Requirements

• Clear headshot photo for badge
• Complete employment application/resume
• Unit-specific skills checklist (annual)
• 7-year work history verification
• References:

  • 2 professional references for travel, allied, per diem acute care
  • 1 professional reference for per diem non-acute care (within 2 years of start)

This position requires flexibility with weekend and float assignments, adherence to strict certification and health documentation standards, and experience with EPIC documentation system is preferred.