ICU Registered Nurse
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Oklahoma State University Medical Center

Job Opportunity: ICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse for a night shift travel assignment. This role requires strong Epic charting experience and the ability to manage critical care patients with complex needs.

Key Details

• Unit: ICU
• Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts
• Patient Ratios: Typically 1:2, occasionally 1:3
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: 3 weekend shifts every 6 weeks
• Floating: May float to Med Surg (1:5 ratio) or ER depending on census
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• On-call: No
• Time Off Restrictions: Maximum 5 days off during the 13-week assignment; no additional time off allowed after submission or while working

Required Experience & Qualifications

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

Patient Population / Procedures

• Common diagnoses/procedures include:

  • Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
  • Cardiac surgery and hemodynamic monitoring (including CABG)
  • Respiratory failure with ventilator management
  • Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
  • Altered mental status
• Procedures: Central line setup and management, arterial line, CVP line, basic dysrhythmia monitoring

Facility & Work Environment

• Acute Care Hospital, Level 3 Trauma Center
• Total staffed beds: 171
• Charting system: Epic (experience required)
• Attendance policy: Zero-fault attendance; 2 missed shifts = warning, 3 missed shifts = possible cancellation
• Parking: Free

Additional Requirements

• Must complete facility-specific modules and trainings prior to start
• Must provide a badge photo meeting specific requirements before start
• Must sign confidentiality agreement, job description acknowledgment, and code of conduct prior to start
• Must complete required Oracle and WorkRamp modules before start
• No holiday time off allowed during assignment

Summary

This ICU Registered Nurse travel assignment is ideal for experienced critical care nurses with strong Epic EHR skills and prior travel experience. The role demands clinical expertise in managing complex ICU patients, adherence to strict attendance and compliance policies, and completion of all required certifications and health screenings.

Note: Prior travel experience is required; first-time travelers will not be considered.