IMC Registered Nurse – Cardiology
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
INTEGRIS Southwest Medical Center

Job Opportunity: IMC Registered Nurse

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Summary

• Work in an Intermediate Care (IMC) unit specializing in cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, and cardiothoracic surgery patients.
• Patient acuity includes MS (Medical-Surgical) and IMC level patients.
• Typical patient diagnoses:

  • Cardiothoracic surgery (e.g., CABG, femoral bypass, thoracotomy, VATS, CEA)
  • Cath lab procedures (STEMI/NSTEMI, coronary artery disease)
  • CHF exacerbations
  • Bradycardia, pacemaker management
  • Dysrhythmias (Afib, Aflutter, SVT, Vtach with pulse)
  • Hemothorax/pneumothorax patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4 (patient ratio experience required)
• Floating within scope to meet facility needs, including sister facilities, is required.

Shift Details

• Day shift, 3 shifts of 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• Total hours per week: 36

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oklahoma
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with at least 1 year within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in cardiology and thoracic surgery patient care
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • EKG Course / Telemetry test
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Patient ratio experience: 1:4
• Must have a current and valid driver’s license and a utility bill in the traveler’s name with matching address dated within the last 3 months; address must be more than 75 miles from the contracted facility
• First-time travel nurses accepted
• No local candidates accepted (local radius rule: 75 miles)
• No more than 5 days of Return to Office (RTO) allowed

Facility & Unit Information

• Unit staffed beds: 16
• Average daily census: 16
• Charting system: Epic
• Unit admits MS and IMC level patients, primarily cardiology-related but accepts any MS or IMC patient
• Safe staffing matrix based on patient acuity

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, education verification, and various federal/state sanction lists (updated within 30 days of start)
• Education verification of highest degree (diploma/transcript required)
• Physical exam within 1 year stating good health and no physical limitations
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
• Immunizations/vaccinations:

  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines, titer, or history of chickenpox
  • Hepatitis B: completed series, positive titer, or declination (annual)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: valid within 10 years (Tdap mandatory for certain units)
  • Flu vaccine required annually or approved exemption (no declinations accepted)
  • COVID vaccination strongly preferred; declinations accepted with agency form
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start (including marijuana)
• Fit mask testing completed onsite on first day
• Completion of facility-specific orientation and training modules, including patient care orientation and Epic training if no recent experience
• Completion of facility policy acknowledgments and ethical business conduct forms prior to start
• Vehicle information documentation required before clearance

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (100% passing score, updated annually)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (90% passing score, updated annually)
• Core competency exams (Parts I, II, III) covering safety, patient rights, ethics, and workplace violence (80% passing score, updated annually)
• Conscious sedation competency exam if applicable (80% passing score, updated annually)
• Color blindness testing within 60 days prior to start
• Skills checklist aligned with competency exams, updated annually

References & Work History

• Two references from former direct supervisors required (one within 1 year, one within 3 years)
• Employment history covering last 10 years verified, including international positions and explanations for gaps over 30 days

Additional Notes

• Floating to sister facilities is required
• Block scheduling is not accommodated
• No pending state licenses accepted
• Locals within 75 miles are not accepted for this travel assignment

This position is ideal for RNs with IMC stepdown cardiology experience seeking a 12-week travel contract on day shifts with a focus on cardiothoracic and cardiovascular patient care.