Travel Registered Nurse – Med-Surg/Telemetry
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry

Job Details

• Shift: Days (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM), 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each
• Contract Length: 12 weeks
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Unit Size: 34 rooms/beds
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years, with current Critical Care and Telemetry experience
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Floating: Required within scope to meet facility needs, including sister facilities
• Local Radius Rule: Must live more than 75 miles from the facility (locals not accepted)
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: No more than 5 days allowed

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC, current
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or ARC, current
• EKG Course / Telemetry Test
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification (can be obtained during compliance)
• State RN License (no pending licenses accepted)

Experience & Competencies

• Current experience in Critical Care and Telemetry units
• Patient care with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Familiarity with Epic charting system and Omnicell medication system
• Ability to float within scope to other units as needed

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or State-issued ID
• Utility bill in traveler’s name with matching address dated within last 3 months (address must be >75 miles from facility)
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, education verification, and various federal/state screenings
• Drug screening (10-panel including marijuana, negative result required)
• Physical exam within 1 year, confirming good health and no physical limitations
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (mandatory for certain units)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination series or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines, titer, or history)
  • Flu vaccine (required annually with exemptions allowed)
  • COVID-19 vaccine documentation or declination accepted
• Fit mask testing (N95) completed onsite on first day
• Completion of facility-specific orientation and safety training (including HIPAA, OSHA)
• Passing competency exams including medication/pharmacology, dysrhythmia/EKG, and unit-specific exams
• Skills checklist updated annually and aligned with competency exams
• References: Two former direct supervisor references required (one within 1 year, one within 3 years)
• Employment history verification for the past 10 years

Additional Notes

• No block scheduling accommodations
• Must complete facility-specific documents such as policy acknowledgments and ethical conduct agreements prior to start
• Candidates must be able to comply with floating requirements to sister facilities
• EPIC training required if no EPIC experience within last 12 months

This position is ideal for RNs with critical care and telemetry experience seeking a travel contract opportunity in Oklahoma City with a reputable healthcare system.