Registered Nurse Med Surg/Telemetry
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Oklahoma State University Medical Center

Registered Nurse - MS/Tele

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

Job Details

• Shift: Nights (3 shifts of 12 hours each)
• Patient Ratios: 1:5, with possible 1:6-7
• Weekend Requirement: Yes; 3 weekend shifts per 6 weeks
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License Accepted: No
• Time Off Restrictions: No holiday time off; max 5 total days off in 13-week assignment. No additional time off after contract start. No time off approved the day before, day of, or day after a holiday.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Oklahoma
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience (minimum 2 years)
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Cardiac proficiency with self-rating of 3 or above

Facility Type

• Acute Care Hospital
• Level 3 Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 171
• Charting System: EPIC
• Parking: Free

Policies & Compliance

• Zero-fault attendance policy:

  • 2 missed shifts = warning
  • 3+ missed shifts = possible cancellation
• Background check required within 30 days of start (7-year criminal search including multiple counties)
• Drug test required within 30 days of start (10-panel, negative results)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, must state "cleared to work" with physician signature
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Hepatitis B (series or titer or signed declination)
  • Varicella
  • Flu vaccine or approved exemption during flu season (Oct 1 – May 1)
• TB testing: Negative PPD, Q-Gold, or T-spot within 1 year; chest x-ray if prior positive
• Education verification required: diploma or transcript (cannot be pending)
• References: 2 required prior to start
• Skills checklist and competency exam required for unit
• Mandatory completion of facility-specific training modules before start date

Additional Notes

• Candidates must provide a badge photo meeting specific requirements (plain white background, clear front-facing, no filters) before start
• Modules and training must be completed by specified deadlines prior to start
• No international background checks required
• No exceptions or waivers granted for background check hits
• Must comply with all facility-specific documentation and agreements prior to start

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with strong cardiac and telemetry skills seeking a night shift travel assignment in an acute care, level 3 trauma hospital setting.