Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Saint John Medical Center

Travel RN Medical/Surgical Position

Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

• Provide direct nursing care following established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition appropriately.
• Coordinate all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patient discharge planning with healthcare team members.

Work Environment & Requirements

• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
• Follow Standard Precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Credentials & Compliance

Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• Current nursing license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start
• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• Driver’s License/State ID (must be valid and match address requirements)

Exams & Testing

• Ascension Pharmacology Exam (minimum 80%, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Medical Surgical Exam (minimum 80%, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics; minimum 80%, updated yearly)
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills, updated annually)
• 12 Panel Drug Screen (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)

Health & Immunizations

• Ascension Color Vision test (updated every 3 years)
• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted
• Fit Test (annual, preferred prior to start)
• Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine (seasonal; exemptions accepted with mask requirement)
• TB Screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within 1 year, and annual TB questionnaire
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA within 90 days of start
• Varicella: Proof of immunity or two vaccines; no declinations accepted
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted
• Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually

Professional Requirements

• Ascension Profile (resume or professional profile)
• At least two professional references prior to first assignment
• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry (within 30 days of assignment start, updated annually)
• Employment Verification (third-party, past 7 years, updated annually)
• Education Verification relevant to clinical work (within 90 days of start)
• Confirmation of Assignment documentation on agency letterhead

Additional Notes

• Forward-facing headshot with white or blue background required for badge photo.
• Pre-hire onboarding modules and attestations must be completed prior to start.
• Some requirements must be updated regularly or upon contract extension.
• Certain documents and verifications must be uploaded or submitted as part of the onboarding process.

This position is ideal for experienced Medical/Surgical RNs comfortable working independently in a fast-paced hospital environment.