Registered Nurse Medical-Surgical/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: Typically 1:5, with possible 1:6-7
• Weekend Requirement: Yes; 3 weekend shifts per 6 weeks
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License Accepted: No
• RTO (Request Time Off) Restrictions:

  • No holiday RTO approved the day before, day of, or day after a holiday
  • Maximum 5 total days off in 13-week assignment
  • No additional RTO after submittal or while working on contract
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Attendance Policy: Zero-fault attendance policy; missed shifts count as unexcused. Two missed shifts result in a warning; three or more may result in cancellation.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Oklahoma
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience
• Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience within the last year
• Current BLS certification issued by American Heart Association
• Current ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association
• Current NIHSS certification issued by American Heart Association
• Cardiac patient care 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

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background check within 30 days of start (7-year criminal search, sex offender, nationwide, social security trace)
• Copy of diploma or transcript required (unofficial transcripts acceptable if graduation date included)
• Primary source verification of state nursing license required
• Unit-specific competency exam required
• Completion of required facility modules prior to start
• Physical exam within one year stating "cleared to work" with physician signature
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within one year (or chest X-ray within 5 years if prior positive)
• Required immunizations or titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Drug test within 30 days of start (10-panel, negative results)
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – May 1)
• Two professional 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 (if applicable)

Additional Notes

• Floating may be required within scope of practice
• No accommodations for block scheduling
• Strict attendance and RTO policies apply
• Badge photo required prior to start (plain white background, no filters)
• Various facility-specific agreements and checklists must be signed prior to start

This position is ideal for experienced Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RNs seeking a night shift travel assignment with a reputable acute care hospital in Tulsa, OK.