CVICU Registered Nurse
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Hillcrest Medical Center

Job Opportunity: CVICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Nights (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 18:45 - 7:15)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Work Environment

• CVICU (Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit) night shift
• Welcomes first-time travel nurses
• May float to MSICU, Neuro ICU, or Burn ICU as needed
• Every other weekend work required
• Local candidates within a 75-mile radius are not accepted

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oklahoma
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Required Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Oklahoma
• Primary source online license verification required (e.g., NURSYS)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Verification includes SS trace, county searches, nationwide sex offender check, and education verification
• Employment eligibility verification (E-Verify) required
• Drug screen: Negative 10-panel drug test within 90 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, must be renewed annually
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Adult Tdap vaccine within 10 years (no declinations except approved medical exemptions)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (boosters required if titers negative/equivocal)
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series, or declination accepted
  • Varicella: Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or physician-documented history of chickenpox
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)

Additional Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID
• Completion of unit-specific skills checklist annually
• Work history verification for the past 7 years
• Completion of employment application/resume submission
• Photo for badge identification
• Competency exams and color blindness test as applicable
• Orientation safety manual and HIPAA acknowledgement

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Scrub color: Navy
• Floating to other ICUs may be required
• Local candidates within 75 miles are not accepted for this travel role

This position is ideal for experienced CVICU RNs seeking a night shift travel assignment with a reputable healthcare facility in Tulsa, OK.