Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - Pediatric Surgical Unit - Days & Nights Available

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package including PTO and 401(k)

Job summary

OU Health in Oklahoma City is seeking an Experienced RN to join the Pediatric Surgical Unit. This role involves providing exceptional care to infant, pediatric, and adolescent patients and requires an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Successful candidates will have 0-3 years of experience and a valid RN license.

The position offers sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance. We value inclusive practices and support professional growth. Join us in delivering high-quality care at Oklahoma Children's Hospital.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience for RN I.
• 3-5 years of experience for RN II.
• 5+ years of experience for RN III.

Responsibilities

• Aligns behaviors with OU Health values.
• Documents patient responses to nursing interventions.
• Administers medication as prescribed.

Skills

Knowledge of basic professional nursing theory

Ability to organize, plan, coordinate nursing services

Ability to maintain civil working relationships

Strong written and oral communication skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (required for RN III)

Tools

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Position Title: Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - Pediatric Surgical Unit - Days & Nights Available

Department: Pediatric Surgical

Special Benefits: Sign‑on bonus up to $10,000 for qualified individuals (if applicable). Relocation assistance available to qualified individuals moving 100 miles or more.

Location: Oklahoma Children’s Hospital

Days: 7a-7p, Nights: 7p-7a

The Pediatric Surgical Unit at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital provides top‑notch care to variable acuity post‑surgical infant, pediatric, and adolescent patients. We care for general, orthopedic, Neurosurgery, ENT, ORL, GI, and many other surgical patient populations as well as behavioral health patients in the acute phase of illness.

General Description

This position may be filled as a RN I, II, III, depending on individual experience, education, and other qualifications.

Essential Responsibilities

• Aligns behaviors with OU Health values and maintains nursing professional practice standards.
• Assumes responsibility for an assigned patient or group of patients.
• Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments, noting all changes in physician order on assigned patients.
• Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment.
• Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes the physiological manifestations of patients, and intervenes when necessary.
• Administers medication as prescribed.
• Initiates, regulates and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.
• Delivers patient care safely and competently.
• Resolves patient complaints in a timely manner in accordance with policy and in collaboration with support staff.
• Informs patient and family of hospital procedures and shares care plan during the time of care and at the time of discharge.
• Makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
• Fosters a growth mindset through seeking mentorship, remaining open to coaching and feedback, and maintaining professional certification(s)/licensure in order to perpetually develop and uphold the skills required for proficiency within the nursing profession.
• Develops a professional career plan and establishes personal, performance goals in alignment with enterprise‑wide metrics, frequently measuring progress with department leadership.
• Fosters an inclusive workforce where individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve OU Health’s winning aspiration.
• Delegates tasks to clinical support staff as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications – RN I

• Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Experience: 0-3 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse.
• License/Certification/Registration:
  • Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC)).
  • Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire.

Minimum Qualifications – RN II

• Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse required.
• License/Certification/Registration:
  • Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC)).
  • Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire.
  • Specialty certification(s) preferred.

Minimum Qualifications – RN III

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required; Master's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse required.
• License/Certification/Registration:
  • Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC)).
  • Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire.
  • Specialty certification(s) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of basic professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures.
• Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.
• Ability to maintain civility and good working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
• Skilled in computer applications designed to ensure quality and safety measures for patients.
• Ability to establish and maintain integrity and trust with patients by advocating in the patient’s best interest.
• Ability to engage and manage conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.
• Ability to maintain compliance accreditation with local, state, and federal regulatory standards.
• Ability to foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.
• Strong written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, openness, integrity, and ability to be diplomatic.

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.