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Travel RN Opportunity – ICU

Location: Ardmore, Oklahoma
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

Specialty: ICU
Role: Registered Nurse (RN)
Shift: Nights, 3x12 hour shifts
Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed
Number of Openings: 2
Call Requirements: Standby for low census, must be able to report within 1 hour
Float Requirements: Must float to any area as needed

Required Certifications

BLS (Basic Life Support)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) from AHA only
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)

Preferred Certification:

NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Experience Requirements

Minimum 2+ years ICU experience in an acute care hospital
Prior travel experience not explicitly required

Unit Information

Unit Type: Medical ICU
Number of Beds: 13 ICU beds, 6 IMC beds
Patient Ratios: Approximately 2:1 or 3:1 (estimates)
Patient Population: Medical/Surgical ICU patients including cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, heart attacks, strokes, and exacerbations of comorbidities
Equipment Used: Arctic Sun, Bear Hugger, Glidescope, Nicom, Ceribell, Lucas, SCDs
EMR System: EPIC

Work Environment & Culture

Team-oriented, hardworking environment
Dress code requires black scrubs only (no denim, pleather, or leather)

Facility Highlights

Full-service tertiary hospital with 190 licensed beds
Nearly 1,100 staff and almost 100 physicians
Recognized leader in cancer care in southern Oklahoma
Joint Replacement Center accredited with The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval®
Earned a "B" grade in The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2024 Hospital Safety Grade

Local Area Highlights

Route 66 with charming towns and attractions
Arts District with restaurants, live entertainment, galleries, and artisan shops
Oklahoma Fishing Trail
Hiking in Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Various haunted sites and theaters
Sports teams including Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma Sooners, and Energy FC

Facility

Mercy Hospital Ardmore

3.7rating(19 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Mercy Hospital Ardmore

5.0rating

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CT Technologist (Allied Health Professional)

Contract Position

Review of Mercy Hospital Ardmore on Nov 5, 2025

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Short Term Acute Care
180 beds

ADDRESS1011 14th Avenue NorthwestArdmore, OK 73401

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About Ardmore, OK

As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Ardmore, OK here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Ardmore's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

In summer, average highs are around 94°F, and average lows in winter are around 28°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Ardmore, with options available for furnished housing.

Transportation

Ardmore is car-friendly, as it's a smaller city with less traffic congestion.
Public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

Ardmore has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to seasonal changes.
There is a small but active population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Ardmore offers a variety of restaurants, including local diners and international cuisine.
The city has a growing art scene, with galleries and art events.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local games and outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing.

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