About This Role
As a float ICU nurse at Ascension St John Medical Center in Tulsa, you'll provide direct patient care across the intensive care unit on a per-diem basis, working night shifts. This role suits nurses who thrive in fast-paced, high-acuity environments and can quickly adapt to different patient assignments and team dynamics. You'll handle critical care nursing duties including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, managing equipment, and collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams. This position offers scheduling flexibility typical of PRN work, allowing you to control your availability while maintaining your skills in a major medical center. You should be a registered nurse with ICU experience or strong critical care fundamentals and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
$38–$60/hr
School / Hospital ICU / Hospital
Nights · Days
RN license
3+ years of RN ICU experience
Location & Routes
- Base city: Catoosa, OK
Hiring Process
- Apply — Submit your application online
- Review — A recruiter reviews your qualifications
- Background check — Standard employment and license verification
- Start your assignment — Begin your nursing role
Requirements
Active RN license required.
1–2+ years of ICU/critical care experience.
BLS and ACLS required. CCRN preferred.
Ability to stand for long shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and assist with patient transfers.
Frequently asked questions
What ICU experience do I need?
Most ICU roles require 1–2 years of recent critical-care experience. Travel ICU contracts typically expect 2+ years. New grads can apply to ICU residency programs offered by many hospitals.
Which certifications are required?
BLS and ACLS are required. CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) is preferred and often comes with a pay differential.
What does the schedule look like?
Most ICU positions run three 12-hour shifts per week — either days (7a–7p) or nights (7p–7a) — with weekend and holiday rotations.
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Full Job Details
Your future role at a glance Location: Tulsa, OK Facility: Ascension St John Medical Center Department/Specialty: ICU
Schedule: PRN, Nights 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 99,000+ 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 Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process. How you’ll make an impact in this role Lead Patient Care: Take ownership of the patient journey by implementing, monitoring, and adapting comprehensive care plans, ensuring the highest level of direct nursing care. Coordinate the Team: Serve as the central coordinator, connecting and guiding all clinical disciplines to ensure patient care is seamless, efficient, and well-coordinated. Be a Clinical Expert: Execute and meticulously document physician and nursing orders while constantly monitoring and communicating the patient's condition to the care team. Holistic Assessment: Conduct thorough patient assessments and collaborate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to proactively meet all of the patient's physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. What minimum requirements you’ll need Licensure / Certification / Registration: Required Credential(s): BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. 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. Preferred Credential(s): Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Pediatric Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Education: Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire. What additional preferences we're seeking 3+ years of RN ICU experience Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the poster or poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click for more information.