Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Lawton, OK
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs
$2,081/weekOverview
- Start Date01/15/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Advance your nursing career as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) with a travel assignment in Lawton, Oklahoma (zip code 73505). Join our Cardiovascular Care Unit (CVCU) and provide expert clinical support to cardiac patients, including those with STEMI/NSTEMI, CHF, and post-cardiothoracic surgery. This 13-week travel nursing job offers competitive pay and the opportunity to work in a vibrant Oklahoma healthcare setting near the scenic Wichita Mountains.
Travel RN Job Details
- Job Title: Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Assignment
- Healthcare Setting: Cardiovascular Care Unit (CVCU)
- Location: Lawton, Oklahoma (73505) – Oklahoma nursing jobs
- Assignment Type: Travel RN
- Start Date: January 15, 2026
- End Date: April 16, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12 Hour Nights (6:00 PM – 6:30 AM)
- Hours per Week: 36
- Weekend Requirement: 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
- On-Site Position
Registered Nurse Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oklahoma
- Minimum 1 year of recent experience in cardiac stepdown, telemetry, or acute care nursing jobs
- ACLS and NIHSS certifications preferred (applicants without these will still be considered)
- Ability to float to Med/Surg or ER as needed
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality nursing care to cardiac patients, including those with STEMI/NSTEMI, CHF, and post-cardiothoracic surgery
- Administer and monitor antiarrhythmic IV medications and noninvasive ventilation
- Assess and manage patients with peripheral vascular compromise
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Float to Med/Surg or ER to assist with CVCU/Med Surg holds as required
- Accurately document patient care and clinical interventions
Apply now to join our healthcare team in Lawton, Oklahoma, and take the next step in your nursing career with this rewarding travel RN job!
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
2 nurses recommend working with GHR Healthcare - PH Division
About Lawton, OK
As a Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse in Lawton, OK here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally align with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average high: 94°F, average low: 71°F.
- Winter average high: 53°F, average low: 28°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially near medical facilities.
- Car friendly city with minimal traffic congestion.
- Limited public transportation options.
- Diverse community with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to the dry climate.
- Lawton has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Plenty of dining options with a mix of local and chain restaurants.
- Art and music scene is vibrant, with local galleries and live music venues.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local college and high school games.
- Outdoor activities include hiking, fishing, and camping at the nearby Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.
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