Registered Nurse OR Travel

Ascension; Bartlesville (OK); On-site; USD 106,096 - 132,323; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension is seeking travel nurses to act as Circulator or Scrub Nurse across multiple surgical specialties. This role offers local and national travel with 36-40 hours per week and shifts across various facilities.

You will maintain aseptic technique, lead Time-Out protocols, and ensure patient safety while responding to intraoperative crises. Requires RN diploma, BLS, and a compact or state RN license for travel.

Qualifications

• RN with diploma required.
• BLS within 1 month of hire/transfer date.
• Compact RN license or state RN license for travel location before start.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Circulator or Scrub Nurse across cardiac, ortho, trauma surgery.
• Maintain aseptic technique and oversee surgical counts.
• Lead Time-Out protocols and correct patient positioning to prevent injuries.
• Respond to intraoperative crises (e.g., malignant hyperthermia, massive hemorrhage, cardiac arrest).

Skills

Circulator experience

Scrub nurse

Aseptic technique

Education

Nursing Diploma

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Local and national travel options are available depending on need.

Facility: Multiple Ascension acute care hospitals.

Department: Associate Travel Program - Surgical Services.

Schedule: Multiple shifts available | 36-40 hours per week.

Gross Rate: up to $2,620 per week.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options.
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance.
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning.
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources.
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits.
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more.

Responsibilities

• Proficiently serve as Circulator or Scrub Nurse across multiple specialties, including cardiac, ortho, and trauma surgery.
• Maintain strict aseptic technique and oversee surgical counts to prevent retained foreign objects.
• Lead "Time-Out" protocols, ensure correct patient positioning to prevent nerve injury, and monitor for skin breakdown.
• Rapidly respond to intraoperative crises such as malignant hyperthermia, massive hemorrhage, or cardiac arrest.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 month of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Must have compact RN license or state RN license relevant to travel assignment location prior to start of assignment.

Education

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.

Work Experience

• One year of RN experience in an acute care setting required.

Additional Preferences

• 1+ year of acute care experience.
• Applicable license and/or certification per contract requirements required.

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 EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.