<p>A 13-week travel contract is open for an experienced Emergency Room RN at an acute care facility in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. This night-shift position offers a strong total compensation package — base hourly rate plus a substantial weekly stipend — and is available for immediate start. Tahlequah is a mid-sized Cherokee Nation community in northeastern Oklahoma, offering a manageable cost of living and a genuine small-city feel within driving distance of Tulsa.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Total compensation: $22.00/hour base rate plus $1,200 weekly tax-free stipend (travel and housing)</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends with access to an extensive corporate housing network and discounts</li> <li>Referral bonuses available</li> <li>Rewards and recognition program</li> <li>Dedicated licensing and compliance team to support credentialing</li> <li>24/7 team support throughout the assignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Acute care facility Emergency Department in Tahlequah, OK</li> <li>13-week contract with an immediate start date</li> <li>12-hour night shifts</li> <li>Full-spectrum emergency nursing responsibilities consistent with an acute care community ED</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per state law</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid Oklahoma RN license or active compact state RN license required</li> <li>Minimum 2 years of Emergency Room nursing experience</li> <li>Current BLS certification required</li> <li>Current ACLS certification required</li> <li>Current PALS certification required</li> <li>Current TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification required</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Tahlequah is the capital of the Cherokee Nation and the seat of Cherokee County in the rolling hills of northeastern Oklahoma — a region known for its rivers, lakes, and outdoor recreation along the Illinois River and nearby Tenkiller Ferry Lake. The city supports a close-knit community with a lower cost of living than most metro areas, and Tulsa is roughly 70 miles to the northwest, providing easy access to a full range of urban amenities, major airports, and cultural attractions when you want them.</p>