Travel Contract

Operating Room Registered Nurse
Lawton, OK
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

$2,240/week
Posted 1 day ago

Overview

  • Start Date04/27/2026
  • Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,240/week

Description

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Lawton, OK (13-week assignment)

Travel OR RN – Lawton, OK (73505). Seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse with a current Oklahoma RN license and at least 1 year of perioperative/surgical experience for a 13-week travel nursing assignment. Monday–Friday, no on-call; 8-hour day shifts.

Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,000 - $2,100 (competitive travel nurse pay)
  • Location: Lawton, Oklahoma (73505) — Lawton, OK travel nursing
  • Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 5/7/2026 – End: 8/6/2026)
  • Shift: 8-Hour Days, 6:30am – 3:00pm, Monday–Friday
  • Hours per Week: 36
  • On-Call: None
  • Number of Positions: 2

Qualifications / Job Requirements

  • Graduate of a Registered Nurse program
  • Current Oklahoma Registered Nurse (RN) license — required for Lawton, OK
  • At least 1 year of Operating Room (OR) / perioperative or surgical nursing experience
  • BSN preferred
  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail
  • Thorough knowledge of sterile technique and perioperative standards
  • Commitment to teamwork and reliable task completion

Responsibilities (Operating Room / Perioperative Nurse)

  • Deliver safe, effective, patient- and family-centered care in the operating room and perioperative services
  • Act as a patient advocate and meet surgical nursing standards of practice
  • Set priorities, organize workload, and adapt to changes in surgical assignments
  • Develop and implement total nursing care plans for surgical patients
  • Collaborate with the perioperative team (RNs, LPNs, surgical techs, physicians, and ancillary disciplines)
  • Perform head-to-toe assessments and reassessments for all patient populations, including pediatric and geriatric
  • Assess and manage pain using appropriate perioperative techniques
  • Maintain professional nursing standards in the clinical setting and support sterile processing, instrument handling, and surgical counts as needed

Why Lawton, OK: Lawton offers a vibrant community, beautiful parks, and easy access to outdoor recreation — ideal for travel nurses seeking career growth and quality of life.

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse in Lawton, Oklahoma. Submit your resume and RN license to be considered for this travel nursing job.

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 #474371. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OR

Employer

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 Operating Room 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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