Telemetry RN I
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Saint John Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Telemetry I

Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM

Job Summary

• Provide direct nursing care following established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans; observe, record, and communicate patient conditions.
• Coordinate care among all disciplines to ensure well-coordinated patient care.
• Execute physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patient discharge planning with the healthcare team.
• Work requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work independently in a stressful environment.
• Follow Standard Precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license with Nursys verification completed within 30 days prior to assignment start.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience in Telemetry (based on specialty requirement).
• Completion of professional references (at least two) prior to first assignment.
• Valid, unexpired Driver’s License or State ID matching address on file.

Required Certifications and Exams (Must be completed prior to or at onboarding)

• Pharmacology Exam (minimum 80% score, updated every 3 years).
• Specialty Exam in Telemetry (minimum 80% score, updated every 3 years).
• EKG Exam (minimum 80% score, updated every 3 years).
• Core Competencies covering HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics (minimum 80% score, updated every 3 years).
• NIH Certification (updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group).
• Cerner Test-Out and Training Checklist with signed attestation.
• Color Vision Test (updated every 3 years).
• Skills Checklist for specialty (completed within one year of start; updated annually).

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Proof of two MMR vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted).
• Proof of two Varicella vaccines, serological immunity, or documented history (no declinations accepted).
• Tdap vaccination valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted).
• Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination.
• Influenza vaccine recommended during flu season (exemptions accepted with mask requirement).
• 2-Step PPD or IGRA testing with negative chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire if applicable.
• Fit Test for respiratory protection (preferred prior to start; updated annually).
• Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• 12 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.

Additional Onboarding Requirements

• Signed Assignment Agreement (prior to onboarding).
• Completion of onboarding education attestation and nursing contract worker onboarding onsite.
• Pre-hire modules including Nova StatStrip.
• Badge photo (forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations).
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and other required screenings within 90 days of start.
• Employment and education verifications completed within 90 days of start and updated annually or after breaks in service.
• Confirmation of assignment documentation on agency letterhead with accurate start and end dates.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• The role requires working night shifts in a telemetry unit with critical care responsibilities.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and handle stressful situations effectively.