ICU Registered Nurse
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Oklahoma State University Medical Center

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position - Tulsa, Oklahoma

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ICU)
• Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Night, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:30 - 7:00)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Unit: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Patient Ratios: Typically 1:2, occasionally 1:3
• Floating: May float to Medical-Surgical (1:5 ratio) or Emergency Room depending on census
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• On-Call: No

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oklahoma
• Minimum 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, with ICU experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one prior travel assignment
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record (EHR) system

Clinical Focus / Procedures

• Common diagnoses and procedures include:

  • Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
  • Cardiac care including cardiac surgery and CABG with hemodynamic monitoring
  • Respiratory failure and ventilator management
  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
  • Altered mental status
• Special procedures on unit:

  • Central line and arterial line management
  • Basic dysrhythmia recognition and management

Facility Information

• Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Trauma Level: Level 3 Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 171
• Charting System: Epic (experience required)
• Parking: Free
• Attendance Policy: Zero-fault attendance policy; any missed shift counts as unexcused. Two missed shifts result in a warning; three may result in cancellation.

Compliance & Onboarding Requirements

• Background Check: Complete 7-year criminal background check including all counties worked in last 7 years, sex offender registry, nationwide social security trace; no exceptions for hits.
• Education Verification: Copy of diploma or transcript required (unofficial transcripts acceptable if graduation date is shown). Education verification required if transcript/diploma unavailable.
• Competency Exam: Unit-specific competency exam must be submitted.
• Mandatory Modules: Complete facility-specific Oracle and WorkRamp training modules prior to start.
• Photo for Badge: Clear, front-facing photo with plain white background required before start.
• Signed Documents: Job description, confidentiality agreement, handbook code of conduct acknowledgment, and marketing consent form must be signed prior to start.
• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, must state "cleared to work" with physician signature.
• TB Testing: Negative PPD, Q-Gold, or T-Spot within 1 year; chest X-ray required if prior positive.
• Immunizations:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) titers or vaccination series as needed
  • Hepatitis B series or positive titer or signed declination
  • Varicella titer or vaccination or documented history
  • Annual flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - May 1)
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start with negative results.
• References: Two professional references required prior to start.
• Work History Verification: Verification of last 3 years of work history required; attestations acceptable; can be pending at start.
• Performance Evaluation: Annual evaluation required if worked with agency for 1+ year; otherwise, two references from Charge RN or higher acceptable.
• Skills Checklist: Annual skills checklist for unit required.

Time Off / Scheduling

• Request Time Off (RTO): No holiday RTO allowed; maximum 5 total days off during 13-week assignment. No additional time off allowed after submission or while on contract.
• Compliance Lab Visit: Must complete lab visit within 48-72 hours of signing contract.

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs with recent Epic experience and prior travel contract success, seeking a night shift travel assignment in a Level 3 Trauma acute care hospital.