Wound Care Nurse
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Oklahoma State University Medical Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Level 3 Trauma Center
Beds: 171

Job Details

• Start Date: December 1
• Shift: Days, Monday to Friday (probable small amount of overtime depending on patient load)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Experience Required:

  • 1 year travel experience OR
  • 3 years non-travel experience
• Weekend Requirement: No
• On-call: No
• Floating: No floating outside scope of practice
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License: Not accepted
• RTO (Request Time Off) Restrictions:

  • No holiday RTO
  • Maximum 5 total days off in 13-week assignment
  • No RTO approved the day before, day of, or day after a holiday
• Attendance Policy: Zero-fault attendance policy; any missed shift counts as unexcused. Two missed shifts = warning; three or more may result in cancellation (rolling calendar year).

Special Requirements

• Cardiac competency self-rating of 3 or above required
• Basic dysrhythmia training preferred (self-rating 3 or above)
• Wound certification preferred

Patient Population / Top Diagnoses

• Altered mental status
• Congestive heart failure (CHF)
• Stroke
• Orthopedic patients
• Surgical patients
• Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
• Infections

Facility Information

• Charting System: EPIC
• Parking: Free
• Scrub Color: Varies by unit

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support): Must be AHA or American Red Cross certified (RQI accepted) – required for all units
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for Tele/PCU, ER, ICU/CCU, PACU, OR; preferred but not required for Observation unit
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for all pediatric units; preferred but not required for Observation unit
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required for NICU, L&D, and Postpartum units
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): Required for L&D unit
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required for Med Surg, ER, and ICU; must be updated annually
• State License Verification: Primary source verification required prior to start

Background and Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 30 days of start, including 7-year criminal search (all counties worked in) and sex offender check
• Copy of diploma or transcript required (unofficial transcripts acceptable if graduation date included)
• Education verification required if transcript/diploma unavailable
• Competency exam specific to unit required
• Physical exam within 1 year stating "cleared to work" with physician signature
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (or chest X-ray within 5 years if past positive)
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series, positive titer, or signed declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug test within 30 days of start (10-panel, negative results)
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – May 1) with documentation by Nov 1
• Two references required prior to start
• Work history verification for last 3 years (attestations acceptable; can be pending at start)
• Annual skills checklist and performance evaluation (or 2 references if no evaluation available)

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of Oracle training modules before start date
• Badge photo with plain white background required before start
• Signed job description, confidentiality agreement, code of conduct acknowledgment, and marketing consent form required prior to start
• Completion of assigned WorkRamp modules with 100% passing score before start

Compliance

• Travelers must complete lab work within 48-72 hours of signing contract

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity with clear requirements and a supportive acute care environment in Tulsa, Oklahoma.