Travel Contract

Registered Nurse - Med Surg
Lawton, OK
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

$2,016/week
Posted 3 days ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,016/week

Description

Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Lawton, OK (13-Week Assignment)

Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity in Lawton, OK — 13-week assignment in a modern 13-bed Med/Surg unit with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio. Join a supportive travel nursing team in southwest Oklahoma and enjoy competitive weekly pay and 36 guaranteed hours per week.

Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1800 - $1890
  • Location: Lawton, OK 73505 (Lawton, Oklahoma – travel nursing job)
  • Assignment Length: 13 weeks
  • Unit: 13-bed Medical Surgical (Med/Surg) Adult
  • Shift: 12-hour days (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM)
  • Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed
  • Employment Type: Travel Nurse, On-site
  • Start Date: April 23, 2026

Qualifications & Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license — Oklahoma or compact state (compact RN)
  • Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg nursing experience (medical-surgical nurse)
  • BLS (AHA) certification required
  • Ability to work 12-hour day shifts consistently
  • Strong communication, teamwork, and patient-focused skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality medical-surgical nursing care to adult patients in a Med/Surg unit
  • Perform ongoing patient assessment, monitor conditions, and promptly report changes to the healthcare team
  • Administer medications and treatments safely and according to physician orders
  • Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams to support optimal patient outcomes
  • Document patient care accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record (EMR)
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant work environment following hospital and regulatory standards

Why Join Our Team

  • Competitive weekly pay for travel nurses and guaranteed hours
  • Work in a manageable 13-bed Med/Surg unit with a favorable nurse-to-patient ratio
  • Opportunity to experience Lawton, OK — friendly community, parks, and outdoor recreation in southwest Oklahoma
  • Supportive on-site team and clear expectations for travel RN assignments

Apply now to be considered for this Med/Surg RN travel nursing job in Lawton, Oklahoma. Join our healthcare team today and advance your travel nurse career!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We 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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #473175. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg

Employer

GHR Healthcare

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7 nurses recommend working with GHR Healthcare

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Pros

Love my recruiter, Chase Nelson!!!

Cons

None

Recommends working with GHR Healthcare

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About Lawton, OK

As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Lawton, OK here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally align with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Summer average high: 94°F, average low: 71°F.
  • Winter average high: 53°F, average low: 28°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially near medical facilities.
Transportation
  • Car friendly city with minimal traffic congestion.
  • Limited public transportation options.
Demographics
  • 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.
Things to Do
  • 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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