PACU/PreOp Registered Nurse
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Oklahoma State University Medical Center

Registered Nurse (PACU/PreOp) - Travel/Contract

Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Level 3 Trauma Center
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (PACU/PreOp)
• Shift: 4x10 hour day shifts (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday) with Thursdays off
• Call: On-call required; approximately 5-8 call shifts per month including weekends. Call begins immediately after shift ends until next shift arrives.
• Patient Ratio: 2:1 in PACU
• Experience Required:

  • Minimum 2 years PACU experience
  • At least 1 year recent Epic experience (within the last year) is a hard requirement
• Types of Cases:

  • Required: General Surgery
  • Preferred: Orthopedics, Plastics, OBGYN, Cardiovascular
• Number of ORs: 5
• Floating: Nurses will float only between PACU and PreOp holding areas as needed; no floating to other units or sister facilities.
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License: Not accepted
• RTO (Request Time Off) Restrictions:

  • No holiday RTO allowed
  • Maximum 5 total days off during the 13-week assignment
  • No additional RTO after submission or while on contract
• Attendance Policy: Zero-fault attendance policy; any missed shift counts as unexcused. Two missed shifts result in a warning; three or more may result in cancellation.

Licensure & Certifications

• Required:

  • Oklahoma nursing license
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or American Red Cross accepted
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or American Red Cross accepted
• Preferred/Additional Certifications:

  • PALS, NRP, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification as applicable (not required for this position)

Facility & Work Environment

• Total Staffed Beds: 171
• Charting System: Epic (experience within last year required)
• Scrub Color: Varies by unit
• Parking: Free
• Compliance: Must complete lab work within 48-72 hours of signing contract

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background check within 30 days of start (7-year criminal search including local and nationwide checks)
• Copy of diploma or transcript (unofficial acceptable if graduation date included) or education verification if transcript/diploma unavailable
• Physical exam within one year stating "cleared to work" with physician signature
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within one year (or chest X-ray within 5 years if past positive)
• Immunizations or titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series, positive titer, or signed declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug test within 30 days of start (10-panel, negative results)
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - May 1)
• Two professional references required prior to start
• Annual skills checklist and competency exam for unit required
• Completion of facility-specific modules and trainings prior to start (including Oracle and WorkRamp modules)
• Badge photo with specific requirements (plain white background, no filters, front-facing)
• Signed job description, confidentiality agreement, code of conduct acknowledgment, and marketing consent form prior to start

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a PACU/PreOp Registered Nurse position requiring strong recent Epic experience, PACU clinical expertise, and flexibility for call shifts. The role involves working in a Level 3 Trauma Center with a focus on general surgery cases and some preferred specialties. Strict attendance and compliance policies are enforced, and all required certifications and documentation must be completed prior to start.