Registered Nurse ICU

Your future role at a glance

Location: Owasso, OK

Facility: Ascension St. John Owasso

Department/Specialty: ICU Stepdown

Schedule: PRN Day Shift

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Deliver specialized progressive care to high-acuity patients requiring continuous cardiac and respiratory monitoring, balancing advanced clinical interventions with compassionate bedside support.
• Manage and titrate specialized care plans, closely tracking complex patient trajectories to intercept complications early and safely transition patients from critical care toward recovery.
• Lead multi-disciplinary care coordination by collaborating directly with intensivists, therapists, and case managers to ensure a unified approach to complex patient needs.
• Execute advanced provider orders with precision, proactively driving the discharge and transfer planning process to ensure patients and families are safely prepared for lower levels of acuity.
• Serve as a vigilant advocate by continuously assessing, recording, and communicating subtle shifts in patient condition, acting as the crucial line of defense in a fast-paced environment.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR professional licensure at time of hire required.

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Responsibilities

• Deliver specialized progressive care to high-acuity patients requiring continuous cardiac and respiratory monitoring, balancing advanced clinical interventions with compassionate bedside support.
• Manage and titrate specialized care plans, closely tracking complex patient trajectories to intercept complications early and safely transition patients from critical care toward recovery.
• Lead multi-disciplinary care coordination by collaborating directly with intensivists, therapists, and case managers to ensure a unified approach to complex patient needs.
• Execute advanced provider orders with precision, proactively driving the discharge and transfer planning process to ensure patients and families are safely prepared for lower levels of acuity.
• Serve as a vigilant advocate by continuously assessing, recording, and communicating subtle shifts in patient condition, acting as the crucial line of defense in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR professional licensure at time of hire required.