Telemetry Registered Nurse
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Oklahoma State University Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Telemetry) - Tulsa, Oklahoma

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Telemetry)
• Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Days (3x12 hour shifts)
• Ratios: 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Start Dates: February 2 or February 16
• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Med Surg with higher acuity, no drips
• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Level 3 Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 171
• Charting System: EPIC
• Parking: Free

Experience & Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 2 years hospital experience
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, 3 weekend shifts per 6 weeks
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or American Red Cross accepted
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Required for Tele/PCU, ER, ICU/CCU, PACU, OR (RQI accepted)
  • NIH Stroke Certification preferred
• Preferred Skills:

  • Cardiac knowledge with self-rating of 3 or above
  • Basic dysrhythmia training preferred (self-rating 3 or above)
• Float: Clinician may float within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License: Not accepted

Patient Population / Top Diagnoses

• Altered mental status
• Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
• Stroke
• Orthopedic patients
• Surgical patients
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
• Infections

Scheduling & Time Off

• On-call: Not required
• RTO (Request Time Off) Restrictions:

  • No holiday RTO allowed
  • Maximum 5 total days off in 13-week assignment
  • No additional RTO after contract start
  • 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 result in a warning; three or more may result in cancellation.

Compliance & Onboarding Requirements

• Background check required within 30 days of start, including a 7-year criminal search covering all counties worked in the last 7 years.
• Copy of diploma or transcript required (unofficial transcripts acceptable if graduation date is included).
• Physical exam within one year of start, stating "cleared to work" with physician's 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 (10-panel) required within 30 days of start.
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - May 1).
• Completion of facility-specific modules and competency exams prior to start.
• Badge photo required before start date.
• Various facility-specific documents and agreements must be signed prior to start.

Additional Notes

• Must complete required Oracle and WorkRamp training modules before start.
• Must commit to going into the lab within 48-72 hours of signing.
• Facility uses a zero-fault attendance policy; strict adherence required.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with at least 2 years of hospital experience who are comfortable working in a higher acuity Med Surg/PCU setting with cardiac patients. The role requires strong cardiac knowledge and certifications including BLS and ACLS. The facility maintains strict attendance and compliance policies.