Yes. Tulsa has three major health systems — Ascension St. John, Hillcrest HealthCare System, and Saint Francis Health System — each with active travel nurse programs. As of January 2026, Tulsa hospitals had more than 340 active travel nursing positions across the three systems. The market has year-round demand rather than seasonal spikes. Call 918-992-0533 for assistance.
Tulsa’s healthcare infrastructure is anchored by three major systems. Ascension St. John Medical Center (675 licensed beds, Level 1 Trauma, 7,000 system employees) had 161 active travel RN positions as of January 2026 — the highest volume of any Tulsa hospital. Hillcrest Medical Center (656 beds, part of Ardent Health Services) had 96 active positions, and Hillcrest Hospital South had 89. Saint Francis Health System (1,112-bed main campus, 12,000 employees, largest private employer in eastern Oklahoma) maintains year-round travel nurse demand across cardiac, ICU, ED, surgical, and L&D specialties.
Beyond the three major systems, OSU Medical Center and Bailey Medical Center in Owasso (part of Hillcrest/Ardent) add additional travel nurse volume. The total Tulsa metro travel nurse market is one of the most active in the Oklahoma-Arkansas-Missouri region, with genuine year-round demand across specialties.
Travel nurses who take Tulsa assignments consistently cite four things that differentiate it from other markets: the cost of living (significantly lower than Houston, Phoenix, or Denver), the quality of the neighborhoods (midtown Tulsa genuinely surprises nurses expecting a smaller, less vibrant city), the commute times (15 minutes hospital to home is achievable and common), and the overall livability of a city that has invested heavily in quality-of-life infrastructure — The Gathering Place alone draws national recognition.
The Tulsa market also benefits from Oklahoma’s compact license participation, which eliminates the 4 to 8 week licensing delay that non-compact states impose. For nurses who prioritize rapid placement and efficient assignment transitions, Oklahoma’s compact membership is a material advantage.
Yes. Tulsa has three major health systems — Ascension St. John, Hillcrest HealthCare System, and Saint Francis Health System — each with active travel nurse programs. As of January 2026, Tulsa hospitals had more than 340 active travel nursing positions across the three systems. The market has year-round demand rather than seasonal spikes.
Average weekly pay for travel nurses in Tulsa runs approximately $1,796 per week (Vivian.com data, January 2026), with variation by specialty and facility. ICU, OR, and L&D specialties typically command higher rates. The weekly total includes base pay, housing stipend, and per diem — with housing stipend often the largest tax-advantaged component.
Ratios vary by unit and facility. Neuro ICU at Ascension St. John reports 2:1 ratios. PCU units run 1:4 with some variation. ICU units at Hillcrest and Saint Francis maintain consistent coverage. Ask your recruiter to specify ratios for the exact unit before signing. Tulsa’s staffing ratios are competitive with similar-sized markets.
Yes. Oklahoma is a Nurse Licensure Compact member state. Nurses with compact licenses from the 41 NLC member states can practice in Oklahoma without obtaining a separate Oklahoma license, significantly simplifying the assignment process.
Excellent. Tulsa consistently ranks among the most affordable mid-size metros in the US. Groceries, dining, entertainment, and transportation costs are 15% to 25% below national averages. For travel nurses managing housing stipend income, low day-to-day costs amplify the financial benefit of efficient housing — more stipend money stays as savings.
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