About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality direct inpatient nursing care to assigned patients.
• Administer medications, treatments and therapies per plan of care.
• Monitor patient status and intervene promptly; escalate changes to providers.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the medical record.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (physicians, therapists, social work) to coordinate patient care.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments and discharge planning.
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and safety initiatives.

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Qualifications

• English language proficiency required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing (ACEN or CCNE) OR equivalent credentials as described below.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration/licensure as a professional nurse in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Candidates enrolled in master's-level bridge programs with nursing coursework equivalent to a BSN may be considered under specified temporary appointment rules.
• Foreign-educated nurses: a current, full, active, unrestricted registration plus degree equivalency where applicable (e.g., ICD) is required for candidates whose education exceeds entry-level.
• Grade/level assignments follow scope, education and dimension criteria (Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research). Levels include Nurse I (Levels I–III), Nurse II and Nurse III with corresponding education and experience progressions.

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Required Licenses & Exceptions

• Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in a U.S. jurisdiction is required.
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) exception available: candidates who meet education requirements but do not yet hold licensure may be appointed temporarily (typical 120-day temporary appointment; extensions reviewed case-by-case) while pursuing licensure.
• Foreign degree holders may need a formal degree equivalency validation from an approved evaluator for higher-than-associate credits.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range (posted): $75,766 - $140,903 per year.
• Confidential Client offers competitive pay aligned with experience and grade/level. Specific benefits are provided by the hiring organization and will be shared during the hiring process.

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Work Schedule & Employment Type

• Employment type: Full time; Contract.
• Typical inpatient shifts; schedule varies by unit and clinical needs.

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Location & Setting

• Location: Oklahoma City, OK — inpatient clinical setting.
• Role focuses on delivering patient-centered nursing care in an acute/inpatient environment.

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Physical Requirements

• Must pass a pre-evaluation and meet physical requirements for inpatient nursing (lifting, standing long periods, responding to clinical emergencies).

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What We Value

• Strong clinical judgment and patient advocacy.
• Clear verbal and written communication.
• Commitment to teamwork, continuous learning, and evidence-based care.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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