Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Hillcrest Medical Center

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Shift: Day (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit size: 25 beds
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5-6
• Weekend shifts required
• Float requirement within scope of practice
• On-call: None
• Block scheduling: Case by case, requires manager approval
• Documentation system: EPIC (experience preferred)
• Scrub color: Navy

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oklahoma
• Minimum 1 year of Medical-Surgical nursing experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID
• E-Verify compliance (for direct hires)
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks upon hire
  • Education verification of highest level completed
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually (specific mask types required by location)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years (no declinations except approved medical exemptions)
  • Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QGOLD, or TSPOT) within 1 year; if positive, additional documentation required
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters required if titers negative or equivocal
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, full series, or declination accepted; boosters accepted if titers negative or equivocal
  • Varicella: Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or physician-documented history of chickenpox required; boosters if titers negative or equivocal
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); declinations not accepted
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, marijuana, methadone, opiates, oxycodone, phencyclidine, propoxyphene)

Competency & Training Requirements

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam (minimum 80% or meet/exceed Angoff score)
• Color blind testing (online version accepted)
• Core competency exams as applicable (minimum 80% passing score)
• Unit-specific skills checklist required annually
• Orientation safety manual and HIPAA acknowledgement

Additional Requirements

• Clear headshot photo for badge
• Work history verification for the past 7 years
• Employment application/resume required

Notes

• Fingerprinting required onsite during orientation for New Mexico placements only (not applicable here)
• Return-to-work parameters and scheduling require manager approval
• No on-call duties for this position

This position is suitable for RNs with medical-surgical experience seeking a travel contract in Tulsa, OK, with day shifts and weekend requirements. First-time travel nurses are welcome.