79Live Travel Nursing Jobs in Oklahoma · August 19 700+ 5-Star Reviews

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    Oklahoma's Cost-of-Living Advantage

    Because Oklahoma carries the lowest cost of living of any state, travel nursing jobs there make a housing stipend cover more than almost anywhere in the country. Demand is real, too: federal projections place the state among the ten largest nurse shortfalls by 2038, with assignments opening across Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Lawton. Advantis has 79 Oklahoma contracts open, paying between $1,510 and $2,926 weekly. Oklahoma's compact membership means a multistate license is already valid here, which keeps the gap between offer and first shift short.

    Oklahoma travel nursing at a glance

    Oklahoma Travel Pay and Real Value

    Updated today
    $2,162
    Median weekly pay
    Range $1,510–$2,926 on open jobs
    70+
    Open Oklahoma RN jobs
    Updated through the day
    Compact ✓
    Start on your license
    Single-state: ~6-8 Weeks by endorsement
    4.5%
    State income tax
    up to 4.5% (graduated)
    −17%
    Cost of living vs U.S.
    Below U.S. average · 2-BR rent ~$1,122
    Among 10 largest RN shortages · ~13% by 2038
    HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
    See the full Oklahoma salary breakdown New Median & percentiles, pay by specialty & metro, hourly, and take-home
    Top cities in Oklahoma Oklahoma City Tulsa
    Read the full Oklahoma RN licensing guide
    Pay and open jobs are live Advantis inventory: marketplace contract value, not a staff-nurse wage. Cost of living, rent, tax, licensing and demand figures come from public sources (MERIC/BEA, HUD, Tax Foundation, NCSBN, BLS/HRSA) compiled in our State Reference. Tax and cost-of-living figures are general information, not advice; rent is a metro-varying average.
    Pay by specialty

    Top-Paying Travel Nurse Specialties in Oklahoma

    Updated today

    Which Oklahoma travel nurse specialties pay the most right now. Each bar is the top weekly pay on open Oklahoma contracts in that specialty, sorted high to low.

    highest open weekly pay
    CVPICU
    $2,926
    CVICU
    $2,682
    Oncology
    $2,682
    PICU
    $2,649
    Director of Nursing
    $2,628
    Oncology - Pediatric
    $2,559
    Labor and Delivery
    $2,546
    See the full Oklahoma travel nurse salary breakdown
    Top weekly pay on open Advantis Oklahoma contracts in each specialty: marketplace contract value, not a staff-nurse wage. Each bar reflects the highest-paying open contracts in the specialty.

    How Far Oklahoma Pay Really Goes

    Oklahoma's biggest draw is simple: it has the lowest cost of living of any state and the lowest housing costs in the country, so a weekly housing stipend offsets an outsized share of local rent. Nominal pay is modest, which keeps real, cost-adjusted pay close to the national line rather than above it, but day-to-day expenses stay low. Demand is steady, too: federal projections place Oklahoma among the ten largest nurse shortfalls by 2038, with assignments concentrated around Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Lawton. Oklahoma's Nurse Licensure Compact membership keeps licensing brief: the multistate credential is enough by itself, while nurses on single-state licenses endorse through the Oklahoma Board of Nursing; you can preview the requirements on the Oklahoma RN licensing page.

    Who Is Hiring Travel Nurses in Oklahoma

    In Oklahoma, Advantis fills travel nurse assignments at more than 50 partner facilities across Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Norman, reaching more than 20 communities statewide. More than 35,000 registered nurses work across the state's healthcare system.

    Ascension St. John Medical Center Level II Trauma

    677 beds · Tulsa, OK

    Hiring now ER ICU Labor and Delivery NICU

    A 677-bed Tulsa medical center offering Level II trauma care, comprehensive stroke care, and transplant services.

    OU Health - Edmond Medical Center

    90 beds · Edmond, OK

    Hiring now Cath Lab ER Operating Room Psych

    In Edmond, OK, a 90-bed medical center offering cardiac catheterization and robotic surgery, with teaching-hospital status.

    University of Oklahoma Medical Center Level I Trauma

    500 beds · Oklahoma City, OK

    Hiring now ER ICU Operating Room PCU Stepdown

    An academic medical center in Oklahoma City, OK, with Level I trauma care, comprehensive stroke care, and an NCI-designated cancer program.

    Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City Level III Trauma

    380 beds · Oklahoma City, OK

    Hiring now ER ICU Labor and Delivery Operating Room

    A 380-bed Oklahoma City hospital, Mercy combines a comprehensive stroke center with a Level III NICU and robotic surgery.

    Hillcrest Medical Center USN #3 OK '26

    656 beds · Tulsa, OK

    Hiring now ER ICU Labor and Delivery Operating Room

    Tulsa's 656-bed Hillcrest, ranked #3 in Oklahoma by U.S. News and home to the Oklahoma Heart Institute.

    INTEGRIS Health Southwest Medical Center Level III Trauma

    334 beds · Oklahoma City, OK

    Hiring now ER ICU Labor and Delivery Operating Room

    INTEGRIS Health's 334-bed hospital for south Oklahoma City, offering maternity, cardiac, oncology, and on-site rehabilitation services.

    Good to Know

    Your Oklahoma Questions, Answered

    Does my compact license cover Oklahoma?
    Compact coverage answers this one: Oklahoma treats an active multistate license as complete, so a start date does not wait on paperwork. Single-state licenses route through Oklahoma endorsement at the Board of Nursing, worth beginning before interviews. A finished credential file is what keeps every start date on the table. Confirming the commute and the unit together keeps the assignment livable.
    How does cost of living affect travel pay in Oklahoma?
    Oklahoma has a cost of living among the lowest in the country, so a housing stipend and weekly package tend to cover far more here than in a high-cost market. Nominal pay is modest, so the gain is mostly in lower expenses rather than a premium rate; compare the package against local rent to see the real value.
    Which Oklahoma cities should be on my shortlist?
    Oklahoma contracts largely open around Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and the Lawton area, where the larger hospital systems sit. The available specialties shift with what each metro posts, so the live list is the strong read on current openings by location. Compare the stipend with local rents before you commit, not after you arrive. Matching the unit's pace to your recent experience is the real fit question.
    Is there steady travel demand in Oklahoma?
    Yes. Federal workforce projections place Oklahoma among the ten largest nurse shortfalls in the nation through 2038, which keeps hospitals leaning on travelers. Demand runs across both metro and rural facilities, so contracts stay reasonably steady rather than spiking and dropping. Ongoing openings give recruiters room to fit the assignment to you. Steadier demand means postings reward patience; watching the board for a fit beats rushing one.
    How fast can I start on an Oklahoma assignment?
    A multistate compact license is all Oklahoma asks for, so there are no extra licensing steps before you start. Nurses on a single-state license should file for endorsement through the Oklahoma Board of Nursing early, then your recruiter can line the license up with a contract start date. With the license squared away, the start date becomes a choice instead of a wait.
    Which Oklahoma hospital systems and settings staff travelers?
    Assignments range from larger teaching and referral hospitals in the metros to community and rural facilities across the state. That spread means you can target high-acuity units in the cities or a smaller-hospital setting, depending on the specialty and pace you want. It pays to settle the geography question before the unit question. Begin the filing the same week you begin browsing, and the calendar holds.
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