ICU Registered Nurse Jobs in Oklahoma
ICU Registered Nurse jobs in Oklahoma are in steady demand, concentrated in large acute-care hospital systems, trauma centers, and regional medical centers serving both urban and rural populations across the state. Oklahoma City and Tulsa lead hiring volume, with Lawton also drawing consistent openings, and established systems like INTEGRIS Health, Ascension St. John, and OU Health are among the most active employers. Cardiac ICU, neuro ICU, and surgical ICU are the sub-specialties generating the most consistent openings statewide. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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This position is ECB status – requires a minimum number of worked hours per month as needed by the department; limited benefit offerings. DaysRegistered nurse (Internal Traveler) ICU
7a -7p
$65.00 per hour
2 years' experience in relevant are preferred
requires 13-week signed agreement
requires a minimum of (2) 12-hour shifts per week
requires weekend and holiday availability per department guidelines
Job Summary: The Registered Nurse (Internal Traveler) assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with hospital standards and unit policies/procedures for the purpose of monitoring and evaluating patient functional status.
Minimum Education: Has completed the basic professional curricula of a school of nursing as approved and verified by a state board of nursing, and holds or is entitled to hold a diploma or degree therefrom.
Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: Valid multi-state or State of Oklahoma Registered Nurse License. BLS and ACLS preferred.
Work Experience: 1 year related experience in selected specialty.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Working knowledge of disease state management processes, bio- psychosocial model, and clinical pathways. Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills Ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and efficient manner. Ability to be detail oriented as required in the examination of clinical and numerical data.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Utilizes the nursing process in caring for assigned patients. Completes assessment and individualizes plan of care within established unit/nursing guidelines. Carries out nursing care with consideration for cultural and psychosocial factors and ages of individual patients. Organizes, prioritizes, and performs nursing skills appropriate for the patient population. Anticipates patient/unit needs. Demonstrates sound knowledge base: Bio-psychosocial. Delegates and communicates effectively and appropriately. Demonstrates professional judgment in response to changing patient/unit situations. Documents steps of the nursing process/care on the appropriate record. Records data concisely, consistently, accurately, and legibly. Utilizes correct medical terminology abbreviations. Addresses problems and progress toward outcomes according to unit/nursing policy. Facilitates patient teaching discharge. Makes timely, appropriate referrals. Utilizes resources in planning and presenting patient education, considering patient age and cultural/psychosocial factors. Collaborates with other disciplines as appropriate. Supports unit/hospital goals through PI and educational activities. Attends mandatory in-services and meets unit education standards. Accurately completes variance reports.
Decision Making: Independent judgment in planning the sequence of operations and making minor decisions in a complex technical or professional field.
Working Relationship: Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal/external customers. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.
Special Job Dimensions: None.
Supplemental Information: This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.
Intensive Care Unit - Muskogee CampusLocation:
Muskogee, Oklahoma 74401 Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position. This statute allows employers to lawfully refuse to hire applicants for safety-sensitive jobs or to discipline or discharge employees who work in safety-sensitive jobs if they test positive for marijuana, even if they have a valid license to use medical marijuana.EOE Protected Veterans/Disability
Current Saint Francis Employees - Please click HERE to login and apply.
This position is ECB status – requires a minimum number of worked hours per month as needed by the department; limited benefit offerings. DaysRegistered nurse (Internal Traveler) ICU
7a -7p
$65.00 per hour
2 years' experience in relevant are preferred
requires 13-week signed agreement
requires a minimum of (2) 12-hour shifts per week
requires weekend and holiday availability per department guidelines
Job Summary: The Registered Nurse (Internal Traveler) assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with hospital standards and unit policies/procedures for the purpose of monitoring and evaluating patient functional status.
Minimum Education: Has completed the basic professional curricula of a school of nursing as approved and verified by a state board of nursing, and holds or is entitled to hold a diploma or degree therefrom.
Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: Valid multi-state or State of Oklahoma Registered Nurse License. BLS and ACLS preferred.
Work Experience: 1 year related experience in selected specialty.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Working knowledge of disease state management processes, bio- psychosocial model, and clinical pathways. Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills Ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and efficient manner. Ability to be detail oriented as required in the examination of clinical and numerical data.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Utilizes the nursing process in caring for assigned patients. Completes assessment and individualizes plan of care within established unit/nursing guidelines. Carries out nursing care with consideration for cultural and psychosocial factors and ages of individual patients. Organizes, prioritizes, and performs nursing skills appropriate for the patient population. Anticipates patient/unit needs. Demonstrates sound knowledge base: Bio-psychosocial. Delegates and communicates effectively and appropriately. Demonstrates professional judgment in response to changing patient/unit situations. Documents steps of the nursing process/care on the appropriate record. Records data concisely, consistently, accurately, and legibly. Utilizes correct medical terminology abbreviations. Addresses problems and progress toward outcomes according to unit/nursing policy. Facilitates patient teaching discharge. Makes timely, appropriate referrals. Utilizes resources in planning and presenting patient education, considering patient age and cultural/psychosocial factors. Collaborates with other disciplines as appropriate. Supports unit/hospital goals through PI and educational activities. Attends mandatory in-services and meets unit education standards. Accurately completes variance reports.
Decision Making: Independent judgment in planning the sequence of operations and making minor decisions in a complex technical or professional field.
Working Relationship: Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal/external customers. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.
Special Job Dimensions: None.
Supplemental Information: This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.
Intensive Care Unit - Muskogee CampusLocation:
Muskogee, Oklahoma 74401 Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position. This statute allows employers to lawfully refuse to hire applicants for safety-sensitive jobs or to discipline or discharge employees who work in safety-sensitive jobs if they test positive for marijuana, even if they have a valid license to use medical marijuana.EOE Protected Veterans/Disability
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ICU Registered Nurse Job Market in Oklahoma
A snapshot from current Oklahoma openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- American Traveler10
- INTEGRIS Health9
- Saint Francis Health System6
- Ascension4
- OU Health4
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Oklahoma Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in ICU registered nurse jobs across Oklahoma.
- Active Registered Nurse license issued or recognized by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing
- Current BLS and ACLS certification required before patient care begins
- Minimum one to two years of ICU or critical care nursing experience preferred
- Proficiency with mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, and vasoactive drips
- Experience using electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- CCRN certification or active pursuit of certification strongly preferred by Oklahoma employers
ICU Registered Nurse Jobs in Oklahoma: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a icu registered nurse in Oklahoma?
You become an icu registered nurse in Oklahoma by first earning an Associate Degree in Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, passing the NCLEX-RN, and obtaining an active RN license through the Oklahoma Board of Nursing. Oklahoma participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses licensed in other compact states may practice without a separate Oklahoma license. From there, most ICU roles require completing a hospital-based critical care orientation program before independent practice.
How much do ICU registered nurses make in Oklahoma?
ICU registered nurses in Oklahoma earn a median of about $82,920 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $60,530 for the lowest 10% to over $106,390 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire icu registered nurses in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma icu registered nurse roles are posted by American Traveler, INTEGRIS Health, and Saint Francis Health System and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Oklahoma's largest health systems, including multi-campus networks in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, drive the bulk of ICU hiring across the state.
Which Oklahoma cities have the most icu registered nurse jobs?
Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Norman have the most icu registered nurse openings in Oklahoma. Oklahoma City dominates due to the concentration of large academic medical centers, Level I trauma centers, and major health system campuses, while Tulsa's robust hospital market and Lawton's regional medical infrastructure account for consistent demand outside the capital metro.
Are there remote icu registered nurse jobs in Oklahoma?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of icu registered nurse openings tied to Oklahoma are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how hands-on and bedside-dependent the role is by nature. The portions of icu nursing most likely to appear in remote or hybrid formats involve tele-ICU monitoring roles, where registered nurses oversee critical patients at distant facilities through centralized command centers.
How can I get hired as a icu registered nurse in Oklahoma with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to a new-graduate nurse residency program, which large Oklahoma employers like INTEGRIS Health and OU Health operate specifically to onboard RNs without prior ICU experience. These structured residencies place candidates in critical care rotations with mentored supervision. Lateral moves from step-down, progressive care, or emergency department nursing roles are also common entry points into Oklahoma ICU units. Holding or actively pursuing ACLS certification and a BSN gives candidates a measurable edge in a competitive applicant pool.
Where can I find and apply to icu registered nurse jobs in Oklahoma?
You can find and apply to icu registered nurse jobs in Oklahoma on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oklahoma openings from employers hiring now. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your experience and preferred location within the state, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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