Telemetry Registered Nurse
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Saint John Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN Telemetry I (Travel)

Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide direct nursing care following established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans; monitor, record, and communicate patient condition.
• Serve as primary coordinator for all disciplines to ensure well-coordinated patient care.
• Carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patient discharge planning with healthcare team members.
• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment.
• Follow Standard Precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

Required Specialty Experience

• Registered Nurse with experience in Telemetry.
• Years of Experience Required: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1 year typical for Telemetry RN roles (no conflicting data).

Certifications & Licenses Required

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• Current nursing license with Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start.
• License/Certificate verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Pharmacology exam (minimum 80% score, updated every 3 years).
• Specialty exam in area of practice (minimum 80% score, updated every 3 years).
• EKG exam (minimum 80% score).
• Core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics (updated yearly).
• NIH Certification (updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group).
• Fit Test (annual, preferred prior to start).
• Various immunizations and health requirements including:

  • MMR (proof of two vaccines or positive titer, no declinations)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination signed
  • Influenza vaccine (seasonal, exemptions accepted with mask requirement)
  • Varicella (proof of immunity or two vaccines, no declinations)
  • Tdap (valid for 10 years, no declinations)
  • TB testing (PPD or IGRA with chest X-ray if positive, updated annually)
• Health statement or physical exam prior to assignment and updated annually.

Additional Requirements

• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender, and others within 30 days of assignment.
• Drug screening: 12 panel urine drug screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.
• Verification of education and employment history.
• Professional references (at least two).
• Completion of onboarding requirements and training modules prior to or at start.
• Documentation such as driver's license/state ID, badge photo, and other professional credentials.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

Summary

This is a travel RN position specializing in telemetry care, requiring a comprehensive set of certifications, immunizations, and verifications. The role demands critical thinking and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.