Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Saint John Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN Medical/Surgical

Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Facility: OKTUL St John Medical Center (Ascension Health)
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (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 conditions appropriately.
• Coordinate all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Follow physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patient discharge planning with healthcare team members.

Work Environment & Requirements

• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) following standard precautions is required.

Required Credentials & Compliance

Licenses & Certifications

• Current nursing license with Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association).
• License/Certificate primary source verification within 30 days prior to start.

Exams & Testing (Must be completed prior to start and updated as required)

• Ascension Pharmacology Exam (minimum 80%, max 2 attempts).
• Ascension Medical Surgical Exam (minimum 80%, max 2 attempts).
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; minimum 80%, max 2 attempts).
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out with signed attestation.
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical specialty; completed within 1 year, updated annually).

Onboarding & Training

• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation (6 hours pre-hire training).
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (onsite).
• Ascension Nova StatStrip pre-hire modules.
• Ascension Badge Photo (forward-facing headshot, white or blue background, no filters).

Health & Immunizations

• Proof of two MMR vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted).
• Fit Test (preferred prior to start; required for all travelers; updated annually).
• Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination.
• Varicella immunity proof or two-dose vaccine series (no declinations accepted).
• Tdap vaccine valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted).
• Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA testing with annual TB questionnaire; if positive, chest X-ray within 1 year required.
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.

Background & Verification

• Ascension Profile (resume or professional profile).
• Two professional references prior to first assignment.
• Criminal background check including SSN trace, employment verification, OIG search, and national sex offender registry (updated annually).
• EPLS check within 90 days of start.
• Education verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days of start.
• Employment verification for past 7 years (updated annually).
• Driver’s License/State ID (valid, matching address requirements).

Optional / Additional Information

• Influenza vaccine is optional; if declined during flu season, mask wearing is required.
• Positive PPD with negative chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire are optional but recommended.
• Ascension Exit Survey post-assignment (optional).
• Ascension Unit Specific Checklist (optional for onboarding).
• Hiring Manager Evaluation and Name Change Documentation (optional).

This position is ideal for experienced Medical/Surgical RNs who are comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment and meet Ascension Health’s comprehensive credentialing and compliance requirements.