Travel Registered Nurse Medical-Surgical/Telemetry - $2,038 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• StartDate: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced travel RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position at a Level 3 Trauma Center in Oklahoma, requiring a minimum of 2 years of hospital experience and at least 2 prior successful travel assignments.

Details

• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM
• 13-week contract
• Acute care hospital setting with 171 staffed beds
• Med/Surg Telemetry unit caring for patients with diagnoses including altered mental status, CHF, stroke, orthopedic conditions, surgical cases, DKA, and infections
• Unit may also care for patients with mental health diagnoses
• Patient ratio of 1:5, with the possibility of 1:6-7
• Charting via Epic (experience required; must have used Epic in Oklahoma or within the past year)
• Floating within scope required to meet facility needs
• 3 weekend shifts required per 6-week period
• No on-call requirements
• Block scheduling is not available
• Free on-site parking

Requirements

• Active RN license (Oklahoma or Compact) — no pending licenses accepted
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of hospital nursing experience required
• At least 2 completed travel assignments with no performance or attendance issues required — first-time travelers will not be considered
• Candidates with more than 4 years of experience must have travel experience
• Strong cardiac nursing skills required (self-rating of 3 or above)
• Basic dysrhythmia training preferred (self-rating of 3 or above)
• Epic EMR experience required, with Oklahoma-based or recent use (within the past year) preferred
• No background hits allowed
• Must be able to complete all assigned pre-start modules before the start date

Additional Information

• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate as travelers — no radius restriction
• RTO is capped at 5 days for the full 13-week assignment; no RTO may be requested after the time of consideration or while on contract
• No RTO will be approved the day before, the day of, or the day after a holiday
• The facility enforces a zero-fault attendance policy — any missed scheduled shift, regardless of reason, is counted as unexcused; 2 missed shifts result in a warning and 3 or more may result in cancellation
• Scrub color varies by unit
• Candidates must commit to completing lab compliance requirements within 48–72 hours of signing

American Traveler Job ID #P-688375. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.