Emergency Department RN
Ponca City, Oklahoma
AllianceHealth Ponca City

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (ER) - Travel/Contract

Location: Ponca City, Oklahoma
Shift: Days (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Position Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Room (ER) in an acute care setting. This is a travel/contract position with every other weekend coverage required. The nurse will float within scope to meet facility needs, including sister facilities.

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in ER nursing in an acute care setting.
• Prior travel experience not accepted (first-timers not accepted).

Certifications & Licenses (Must be current prior to start)

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale Certification)
• Valid State RN License (pending licenses not accepted)
• Driver’s License and Utility Bill required with submission

Skills

• General Emergency Department care (combined adult/pediatric)
• Management of dysrhythmias
• Blood product administration
• Central line care/management
• Phlebotomy
• Starting IVs
• Stroke (CVA) care
• Isolation precautions
• Triage

Other Requirements

• No on-call required
• Locals not accepted (must live more than 75 miles from facility)
• No block scheduling accommodation
• No more than 5 days of Return to Office (RTO) allowed

Staffing & Environment

• Total staffed beds: 14
• Average daily census: 50
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4 on nights and weekends
• Documentation system: MedHost
• Scrub color: Navy

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Patient Care Orientation Class (Skills) required for all RNs
• EPIC training required if no EPIC experience within 6 months
• Fit testing (N95 mask) completed onsite on first day
• ESI (Emergency Severity Index) Certification required prior to start (valid for 3 years)
• Vehicle information form must be completed prior to start

Background & Health Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Various federal and state background checks including EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC sanctions list
• Education verification with transcript/diploma required
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and no physical limitations
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or proof of immunity:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (mandatory for ER)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination series or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines, titer, or history)
  • Flu vaccine required annually (or approved exemption)
  • COVID vaccination strongly preferred (declinations accepted with agency form)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start (including marijuana)

Competency Exams & Training (Must be current and updated annually)

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (100% passing score)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (90% passing score)
• Core Parts I, II, and III Competency Exams (80% passing score)
• Conscious Sedation Competency Exam (if applicable)
• Color Blind Testing (within 60 days prior to start)
• Other unit-specific competency exams as required

References & Work History

• Two former direct supervisor references required (one within 1 year, one within 3 years)
• Employment history covering last 7 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• 10-year work history verification including international positions

Additional Notes

• Floating to sister facilities required
• Weekend coverage every other weekend
• No local candidates accepted (must be outside 75-mile radius)
• No block scheduling accommodation

This position is ideal for experienced ER nurses with acute care background who meet the certification and compliance requirements and are ready for a travel contract in Oklahoma.