First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN OR Circulate for a travel nursing job in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: OR Circulate Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/30/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel CRITICAL NEED: 48-HOUR DAY-SHIFT OR CIRCULATING RN CONTRACT – TULSA, OK An immediate 13-week travel contract opening is available for an experienced Operating Room Circulating Registered Nurse (RN) in Tulsa, Oklahoma (Tulsa County). Operating within comprehensive surgical suites at a regional tertiary referral teaching facility and verified Level I Trauma Center, this high-compensating critical order features a daytime 48-hour schedule (06:30 AM – 17:00 PM / 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM, four 10/12-hour shifts guaranteed weekly with built-in overtime). CRITICAL PRIORITY ORDER ($2,775/WEEK)! 48-HOUR DAYTIME PACKAGE WITH BUILT-IN OVERTIME! LEVEL I TRAUMA SURGICAL EXPOSURE! IMMEDIATE LATE NOVEMBER START! TULSA METRO LOCATION! The perioperative surgical nursing team coordinates patient advocacy, sterile field management, surgical counts, and room flow across general surgery, trauma, orthopedics, neurosurgery, vascular, robotics, and complex surgical subspecialties. If you are an acute OR circulating nurse skilled in intraoperative safety timeouts, patient positioning, electrosurgical safety, dynamic instrumentation coordination, and surgical emergency stabilization looking to earn $2,775/week in Oklahoma, this assignment is built for you! PRE-CALCULATED PAY PACKAGE (48-Hour Week) Weekly Gross: $2,775.00 Weekly Tax-Free Stipend: $1,267.00 Hourly W2 Regular Rate: $29.00/hr (40 regular hours) Hourly W2 Overtime Rate: $43.50/hr (8 weekly OT hours included) (Local clinicians accepted at an adjusted local bill structure).

SHIFT & POSITION DETAILS Schedule: Day shifts (06:30 AM – 17:00 PM / 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM; 48 hours guaranteed weekly).

Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours guaranteed weekly (40 regular hours 8 overtime hours).

Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks (November 29, 2026 – February 27, 2027).

On-Call Requirements: Departmental standby on-call required per unit rotation.

Holiday Coverage: Holiday coverage required as operationally scheduled.

Department Setting: Hospital Inpatient Operating Rooms (Dept: Operating Room 001 / 15130) within a high-volume Level I Trauma Center.

Clinical Scope & Specialty Care: Direct perioperative circulating duties for acute inpatient, trauma, and elective surgical procedures. Surgical specialties include trauma, general surgery, orthopedics/joint replacements, neurosurgery/spine, vascular, ENT, urology, and robotics. Rigorous execution of Universal Protocol: surgical time-outs, patient identification, site verification, and allergy reviews. Patient positioning and nerve injury prevention (supine, prone, lateral, lithotomy, Trendelenburg). Maintenance of strict sterile fields, asepsis surveillance, room turnover, and environmental controls. Management of perioperative equipment: electrosurgical units (bipolar/monopolar), suction systems, video towers, and specialized implants. Precise intraoperative sponge, needle, and instrument counts in collaboration with the scrub team. Specimen collection, labeling, and handling protocols for pathology and frozen sections. Immediate intervention during intraoperative crises: malignant hyperthermia, massive surgical hemorrhage, and cardiac arrest.

EMR System: Cerner electronic health record.

REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of dedicated acute care inpatient Operating Room RN circulating clinical experience (Level I or Level II trauma center background strongly preferred).

Licensure: Active Oklahoma RN License or Compact/NLC Multistate License strictly in hand at submittal (with active Nursys report).

Certifications Required at Submittal (Must be attached): Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association (AHA) only .

Preferred Certifications: Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). ✨ APPLICATION PROCESS Avoid administrative processing delays on broad public job boards. Apply directly to this posting to lock in your file with our specialized surgical services recruitment team. We guarantee 100% upfront financial transparency, immediate credential checklist mapping, and prioritized clinical review!

Location Details: Assignment is located in Tulsa, OK 74104 (Dept: Operating Room 001 / 15130 / Tulsa County). ⏱️ Assignment Schedule & Hours: 13-week contract starting November 29, 2026 through February 27, 2027 (48 hours guaranteed weekly on Days: 06:30 – 17:00 with 8 hours of weekly overtime included).

Candidate Policy: Both travel and local candidates accepted (locals subject to adjusted local bill rate).

On-Call & Holiday Policy: Standby on-call is mandatory; candidate must participate in unit call rotation and work holidays if needed.

Unit Acuity & Facility Setting: Level I Trauma Center surgical suites handling high-volume complex surgical cases (trauma, neuro, ortho, vascular, general). ️ EMR System: Cerner electronic documentation.

Mandatory Submittal Credentials: Active Oklahoma RN license (or Compact multistate) in hand with active Nursys verification. Active AHA BLS certification required at submittal. Resume documenting 1–2 years of acute inpatient OR circulating experience across diverse service lines. 2 recent professional supervisory/managerial references in matching surgical specialty.

Onboarding Testing & Health Screenings: Pre-start credentialing includes Core Competencies, Pharmacology Exam, Specialty Exam, Skills Checklist, Cerner Test-Out, Nova StatStrip, 11-panel drug screen, color vision screening, background checks, 2-step PPD/Quantiferon, MMR, Varicella, Tdap, Hepatitis B, seasonal flu vaccine, and fit test.

Time Off: All Requested Time Off (RTO) must be presented upfront with the submittal packet. About First Connect Health At First Connect Health , we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency , headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do. By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry. But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because: ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey. ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals. ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences. ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step. When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.

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