IMC/PCU Registered Nurse
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
INTEGRIS Southwest Medical Center

Registered Nurse (IMC/PCU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Position Details

• Unit: Intermediate Care (IMC) / Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Contract Length: 12 weeks
• Total Beds on Unit: 24
• Average Daily Census: 24
• Charting System: Epic
• Floating: Required within scope to meet facility needs, including sister facilities
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (must live more than 75 miles from facility)
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: No more than 5 days allowed

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Oklahoma
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Telemetry experience
• One year or more of total travel nursing experience
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS certification
• EKG Course or Telemetry Test
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or State-issued ID
• Utility bill in candidate’s name with matching address dated within last 3 months (address must be >75 miles from facility)
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC sanctions list checks updated monthly
• Education Verification: Highest level of education verified by third party (diploma/transcript required)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen including marijuana (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)
• Physical Exam: Statement of good health within 1 year, signed by Physician, PA, NP, or APRN
• Immunizations & Health Screenings:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Annual TB questionnaire
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B: Completed vaccine series, positive titer, or annual declination
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines, positive titer, or medical exemption approved by facility
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Valid within 10 years; Tdap mandatory for certain units
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine: Required annually for all new starts (medical or religious exemptions accepted with documentation; declinations not accepted)
  • COVID-19 Vaccination: Strongly preferred; declinations accepted with agency form
• Fit Testing: N95 mask fit test required annually, completed onsite on first day
• References: Two former direct supervisor references required (one within 1 year, one within 3 years)
• Employment History: Resume covering last 7 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days; 10-year work history verification including international positions
• Skills Checklist: Must be current within 1 year and updated annually, aligned with competency exams

Competency Exams & Training

• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (annual, 100% passing score)
• Color Blind Testing (within 60 days prior to start)
• Unit-specific Competency Exam (annual, minimum 80% passing score)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (annual, minimum 90% passing score)
• Core Competency Exams (Parts I, II, III) covering safety, patient rights, ethics, abuse, etc. (annual, minimum 80% passing score)
• Conscious Sedation Competency Exam (if applicable, annual, minimum 80% passing score)

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Patient Care Orientation Class (Skills) mandatory for all RNs
• EPIC training required if no EPIC experience within last 6 months (scheduled prior to assignment)
• Fit Test completed onsite on first day (N95 mask)
• Completion of facility policy acknowledgments including:

  • Health Code of Ethical Business Conduct
  • Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy
  • Information Access Agreement
  • Oklahoma Offender Registration Act
  • Oklahoma Responsibilities and Rights (updated every 2 years)
• Fingerprinting and state-specific screening clearance required prior to start

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be able to float within scope to meet unit and sister facility needs
• No local candidates accepted; must reside more than 75 miles from facility
• No block scheduling accommodations available
• Return to Office (RTO) days limited to 5 or fewer during contract

This position is ideal for experienced travel RNs with critical care and telemetry skills seeking a night shift contract in Oklahoma City.