Travel Registered Nurse Jobs in Oklahoma
Travel Registered Nurse jobs in Oklahoma draw steady demand across hospital systems, rural critical access facilities, and long-term acute care, with openings for bedside nurses through senior clinical specialists. Oklahoma City and Tulsa anchor most of the hiring, with Lawton also generating consistent volume, and established systems like INTEGRIS Health, Saint Francis Health System, and Ascension St. John regularly bring on travel RNs to fill staffing gaps. The most in-demand specialties are ICU, med-surg, and emergency nursing. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a day shift position requiring 1+ year of experience and Epic charting proficiency.
Details
- Respiratory Therapy / Neuro Diagnostics unit within an adult critical care and emergency department setting
- Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
- Floating to like units within scope of practice may be required based on facility needs, with brief orientation provided
- Performs airway management including intubation assist, extubation, and tracheostomy care
- Manages ventilator settings including BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV, and IMV, with weaning from mechanical ventilation
- Provides care for patients with ARDS, aspiration, COVID, cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, and ECMO
- Administers medications including Albuterol, inhaled Flolan, Nitric Oxide, and Tobramycin
- Performs arterial blood gas draws and interpretation, basic EKG, and chest physiotherapy
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist required
- Current RRT certification required
- ACLS and BLS certifications required
- CRT certification required
- NRP and PALS certifications preferred
- Epic charting system experience required
- License required if applicable
- Valid OK or Compact RN license required at time of submission
Additional Information
- Works as part of a multidisciplinary respiratory and critical care team
- Involved in patient transport including inter-departmental and ambulance transport
- Former staff members must have been separated from the facility for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
- Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible for the travel pay rate
- Local candidates are not accepted
- RTO must be submitted with the application and is limited to no more than 3 auto-approved days, with no RTO permitted during the first week of orientation
- Travel pairs or groups are not accepted
- First-time travelers may be considered based on experience
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a day shift position requiring 1+ year of experience and Epic charting proficiency.
Details
- Respiratory Therapy / Neuro Diagnostics unit within an adult critical care and emergency department setting
- Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
- Floating to like units within scope of practice may be required based on facility needs, with brief orientation provided
- Performs airway management including intubation assist, extubation, and tracheostomy care
- Manages ventilator settings including BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV, and IMV, with weaning from mechanical ventilation
- Provides care for patients with ARDS, aspiration, COVID, cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, and ECMO
- Administers medications including Albuterol, inhaled Flolan, Nitric Oxide, and Tobramycin
- Performs arterial blood gas draws and interpretation, basic EKG, and chest physiotherapy
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist required
- Current RRT certification required
- ACLS and BLS certifications required
- CRT certification required
- NRP and PALS certifications preferred
- Epic charting system experience required
- License required if applicable
- Valid OK or Compact RN license required at time of submission
Additional Information
- Works as part of a multidisciplinary respiratory and critical care team
- Involved in patient transport including inter-departmental and ambulance transport
- Former staff members must have been separated from the facility for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
- Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible for the travel pay rate
- Local candidates are not accepted
- RTO must be submitted with the application and is limited to no more than 3 auto-approved days, with no RTO permitted during the first week of orientation
- Travel pairs or groups are not accepted
- First-time travelers may be considered based on experience
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Who's Hiring
- American Traveler29
- Voyage Health9V
- Ascension1
- Talented Medical Solutions1
What Oklahoma Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in travel registered nurse jobs across Oklahoma.
- Active Oklahoma RN license or multistate Nurse Licensure Compact license required
- Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited program
- Minimum one to two years of recent acute care clinical experience
- Current BLS certification required, ACLS preferred for critical care placements
- Ability to complete an Oklahoma facility-specific clinical orientation on arrival
- Strong documentation skills and experience with electronic health record systems
Travel Registered Nurse Jobs in Oklahoma: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a travel registered nurse in Oklahoma?
You become a travel registered nurse in Oklahoma by first holding an active RN license issued or recognized by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, which participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact and allows nurses from other compact states to work without applying for a separate Oklahoma license. You need at minimum an Associate Degree in Nursing and passage of the NCLEX-RN exam. Most travel assignments in Oklahoma require at least one year of acute care experience before you can book your first placement.
How much do travel registered nurses make in Oklahoma?
Travel 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 travel registered nurses in Oklahoma?
Companies currently hiring travel registered nurses in Oklahoma include American Traveler, Voyage Health, and Ascension, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Oklahoma's mix of large urban hospital systems, rural critical access hospitals, and tribal health facilities means travel RN demand comes from a wide range of employer types across the state.
Which Oklahoma cities have the most travel registered nurse jobs?
Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Cushing consistently have the most travel registered nurse openings in Oklahoma. Oklahoma City dominates because it is home to major health systems including INTEGRIS and OU Health, while Tulsa's concentration of Saint Francis and Hillcrest facilities drives strong volume there, and Lawton's military-adjacent healthcare community at Comanche County Memorial Hospital generates its own consistent need.
How can I get hired as a travel registered nurse in Oklahoma with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a nurse residency program at a large Oklahoma hospital system, which builds the clinical hours travel agencies require. INTEGRIS Health and OU Health both run structured new-graduate residency programs in Oklahoma City that rotate nurses through acute care units. Once you have completed a residency and accumulated at least a year of floor experience in med-surg, telemetry, or a step-down unit, most travel staffing desks in Oklahoma will consider your application. Holding a current BLS certification and familiarity with Epic or Cerner gives first-time applicants a clear advantage.
Where can I find and apply to travel registered nurse jobs in Oklahoma?
You can find and apply to travel registered nurse jobs in Oklahoma on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oklahoma openings updated in real time. Search the listings, find the roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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