Healthcare Jobs in Tulsa, OK
More than one in ten jobs in the Tulsa metro is a healthcare job, and three hospital systems compete for staff along Yale Avenue and the Utica Avenue medical corridor. Healthcare practitioners here averaged $46.56 an hour in May 2025. Here are the current openings, then who is hiring and how to start.
Current healthcare Openings in Tulsa, OK
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Healthcare Work in Tulsa
Tulsa's hospital jobs cluster in three places. Saint Francis Hospital, a 1,112-bed tertiary center that includes Saint Francis Children's Hospital, anchors the Yale Avenue campus at 61st Street. A mile apart on Utica Avenue in midtown, Hillcrest Medical Center and Ascension St. John Medical Center run the city's other two big inpatient operations. The third cluster is far south Tulsa, where Saint Francis Hospital South on East 91st Street and Hillcrest South on South 101st East Avenue serve the neighborhoods near the Creek Turnpike and US-169.
Beyond the hospitals, Tulsa has a large public and community health sector. The Indian Health Care Resource Center on South Peoria serves the city's American Indian community, the Tulsa Health Department employs about 45 public health nurses on a weekday schedule, and OSU Medicine runs 27 outpatient clinics across Tulsa and northeast Oklahoma. Suburban campuses in Broken Arrow, Owasso, Jenks and Sapulpa add more openings within a short drive on the expressways.
Top Tulsa Employers Hiring Healthcare Workers
These Tulsa employers hire across nursing, clinical support and allied health:
- Saint Francis Health System - the Tulsa-based system hires nurse techs, CNAs, LPNs, RNs, allied health and support staff for its Yale Avenue and south Tulsa hospitals.
- Hillcrest HealthCare System - Hillcrest Medical Center on Utica and Hillcrest South hire nursing, lab, pharmacy, imaging, therapy and surgical staff.
- Ascension St. John - the Utica Avenue medical center and its Broken Arrow, Jenks, Owasso and Sapulpa hospitals recruit nursing and nursing support staff.
- Indian Health Care Resource Center - the downtown clinic on South Peoria posts LPN and RN roles in pediatrics, women's health and patient care coordination.
- Tulsa Health Department - the county health department hires LPNs, RNs and APRNs for weekday public health work.
- OSU Medicine - OSU Center for Health Sciences staffs 27 outpatient clinics in Tulsa and northeast Oklahoma.
Healthcare Salaries in Tulsa
- Entry level: about $15 to $19 per hour for nurse aides, patient care techs and other support roles. Healthcare support jobs in Tulsa averaged $18.09 an hour in May 2025.
- Experienced: roughly $23 to $30 per hour for licensed practical nurses and experienced technicians.
- Senior: $38 to $52 per hour and up for experienced registered nurses and other licensed practitioners.
These are estimates built from Bureau of Labor Statistics data for the Tulsa metro, and pay runs below the national average for most roles. A license is the biggest single jump in pay, followed by shift differentials for nights and weekends, specialty units such as ICU and surgery, and the difference between hospital and clinic work.
How to Become a Healthcare Worker in Tulsa
The entry point depends on the role. Nurse aides train in an approved program, then test through the Health Certification Project at the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education and are listed on the Oklahoma State Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry; Saint Francis runs its own Nurse Tech and CNA training program. For practical nursing, Tulsa Tech offers a 12-month day or 15-month evening program at the Lemley Memorial Campus on South Memorial Drive. Registered nurses can earn an associate degree at Tulsa Community College's Metro Campus downtown or a BSN at Oral Roberts University's Anna Vaughn School of Nursing on South Lewis. Nurses are licensed by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing after passing the NCLEX.
What the Job Involves
Healthcare work covers direct patient care, such as taking vital signs, giving medications and helping patients move and eat, along with the technical work of drawing blood, running lab tests, taking images and preparing operating rooms. Support staff schedule patients, verify insurance and keep records accurate. Hospital roles run on 8 or 12 hour shifts around the clock, while clinics and public health offices keep daytime hours.
Skills Employers Look For
- A current Oklahoma license or certification for the role
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Electronic health record experience
- Clear communication with patients and families
- Attention to detail with medications and charting
- Stamina for long shifts on your feet
- Reliability and willingness to work nights or weekends
Career Path and Advancement
Many Tulsa healthcare careers start with a CNA certificate, which Tulsa Tech requires before its practical nursing program. From there the ladder runs to LPN, then to RN through Tulsa Community College's LPN and paramedic to RN mobility track, and on to a BSN, charge nurse, nurse manager or advanced practice role. Hillcrest's 12-month nurse residency at Hillcrest South gives new RN graduates a structured first year, and Saint Francis advertises mentorship and advancement for its own staff.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the biggest healthcare employers in Tulsa?
Saint Francis Health System, Hillcrest HealthCare System and Ascension St. John run the major hospitals. The Indian Health Care Resource Center, the Tulsa Health Department and OSU Medicine add large clinic and public health workforces.
How much do healthcare workers make in Tulsa?
It depends heavily on the license. Healthcare support workers in the Tulsa metro averaged $18.09 an hour in May 2025, while healthcare practitioners such as nurses and technologists averaged $46.56 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Can I get a healthcare job in Tulsa without experience?
Yes. Nurse aide, nurse tech and patient support roles are common entry points, and Saint Francis trains its own nurse techs and CNAs. Many workers start there and use the experience to qualify for Tulsa Tech's practical nursing program.
Does an Oklahoma nursing license work in other states?
Oklahoma is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so the Oklahoma Board of Nursing can issue a multistate RN or LPN license that lets you practice in other compact states without a new license. If you move to another compact state, you must apply for a multistate license there within 60 days.
Do Tulsa healthcare jobs require night shifts?
Hospital jobs usually include nights, weekends or rotating 12 hour shifts, often with a pay differential. Clinic and public health roles, including Tulsa Health Department nursing, generally run Monday through Friday during the day.
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