Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

Agency: 452 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Serv.

The TCBH Nursing Department is hiring a Registered Nurse to provide direct professional nursing services, including nursing assessments, planning, interventions, evaluation, health‑related education, case management, and execution of the medical regime such as administering medications and treatments prescribed by a medical provider.

• Open/Close Dates: 1/6/2026 – until filled
• Full‑time, Exempt (FLSA)
• Hourly pay: $36.78 (Level III)
• Shift differentials: $3.00/hr for 2nd shift, weekends and holidays; $5.00/hr for 3rd shift
• Primary hours: 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM OR 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
• Primary
  
  Work Location:
  
  TCBH – Nursing Department (Tulsa, OK)
• Vacancies:
  Multiple

• RN III – Valid Oklahoma license approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing and at least two years of professional nursing experience in a field appropriate to the healthcare setting.
• Or RN license recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) with at least two years of professional nursing experience in a field appropriate to the healthcare setting.

• Must be able to pass an OSBI background check.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing and able to do any job‑related travel normally associated with this position.
• Upon a conditional offer, must submit to a physical examination and meet the requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 50 lbs and being able to push/pull a maximum force of 25 lbs.

• Generous state‑paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
• Wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre‑existing condition exclusions or limitations
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
• Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
• 11 paid holidays
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year
• Retirement savings plan with a generous match
• Longevity bonus for years of service
• Student loan repayment options
• Training opportunities for CEU requirements

The Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health (TCBH) is a psychiatric hospital accredited by The Joint Commission, dedicated to delivering evidence‑based, patient‑centered care. TCBH provides a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment that supports recovery and enhances quality of life for adults aged 18 and older who are experiencing a mental health crisis, with or without co‑occurring substance use disorders, and who are medically stable.

TCBH is being replaced by the new Oklahoma Psychiatric Care Center (OPCC), located in the OSU Academic Medical District in downtown Tulsa. The OPCC will feature 106 inpatient beds, an expanded residency program, and an enhanced range of behavioral health services. Construction is currently in progress.

Upon a conditional offer, applicants for safety‑sensitive positions must submit to a urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety‑sensitive position is contingent upon a negative drug test result.

This agency requires coverage 24 hours, 7 days per week. Work hours and location may vary depending on business necessity. Employees may be required to work weekends and overtime.

Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.