Surgery Circulator RN
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Saint John Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN Surgery Circulator (Travel)

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

Job Summary

• Provide direct nursing care following established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition appropriately.
• Coordinate all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patient discharge planning with the healthcare team.
• 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 Experience

• Specialty: RN Surgery
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1+ year typical for surgery RN roles (no conflicting data).
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention).

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 specialization (minimum 80% score, updated every 3 years).
• Color vision test (updated every 3 years).
• Core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics (updated yearly, minimum 80% score).
• Onboarding education attestation and contract worker onboarding completed prior to start.
• Cerner test-out and training checklist.
• Driver’s license or state ID (must be valid and meet address requirements).
• Health statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• Criminal background check, EPLS, and employment verifications.
• Skills checklist completed within one year of start and updated annually.
• 12 panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.
• Education verification within 90 days of start.
• Confirmation of assignment documentation.
• Employment verification for past seven years.
• Badge photo (white or blue background, no alterations).

Immunizations & Health Requirements

• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted).
• Fit test for respiratory protection (updated annually).
• Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination.
• Influenza vaccine (seasonal; exemptions accepted with mask requirement).
• TB screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, chest X-ray within one year, and annual TB questionnaire.
• 2-step PPD or IGRA within 90 days of start.
• Varicella: Proof of immunity or two doses of vaccine (no declinations accepted).
• Tdap vaccine valid within 10 years.
• Statement of good health or physical exam prior to assignment.

Additional Notes

• Must complete various Ascension-specific exams and checklists prior to start.
• Documentation and verifications must be current and uploaded as required.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, stressful environment is essential.

This position is ideal for experienced surgical RNs seeking a travel assignment in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with a comprehensive credentialing and onboarding process.