Encode INC is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg Level I for a travel nursing job in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) โ Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) | Level 1
Location: W. W. Hastings Hospital, Cherokee Nation
Assignment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: August 3, 2026 โ November 7, 2026
Shift: 12-Hour Shifts | 3 Days per Week (36 Hours/Week)
Open Positions: 1
Position Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) โ Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) to join the nursing team at W. W. Hastings Hospital. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care to adult patients with a wide range of medical conditions while collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure exceptional clinical outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care to Medical-Surgical patients.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
- Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitor patient conditions, recognize changes, and respond appropriately to emergencies.
- Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Collaborate with physicians, specialists, case managers, and ancillary departments to coordinate patient care.
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatments, and discharge planning.
- Maintain compliance with hospital policies, infection prevention standards, and nursing best practices.
- Participate in patient safety initiatives and quality improvement activities.
- Provide compassionate care while maintaining patient confidentiality and professionalism.
Required Qualifications
- Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing).
- Minimum of 1 year of recent Medical-Surgical nursing experience preferred.
- Current BLS (AHA) certification required.
- ACLS certification preferred (if required by the facility).
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced acute care environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous hospital-based Medical-Surgical experience.
- Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
- Strong teamwork and patient advocacy skills.
Assignment Details
- Contract Length: Approximately 14 weeks
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 3 shifts per week
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Department: Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Facility: W. W. Hastings Hospital
- Region: Cherokee Nation
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Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- Referral bonus
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits