Operating Room Registered Nurse
Lawton, OK
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

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

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – 13-week contract in Lawton, OK. Join a collaborative perioperative team providing exceptional surgical care.

Embark on your next adventure as an Operating Room Registered Nurse in Lawton, Oklahoma! This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to join a collaborative perioperative team and provide exceptional care to a diverse patient population. Lawton, located in the heart of southwest Oklahoma (zip code 73505), is known for its welcoming community, scenic parks, and easy access to outdoor recreation—an ideal spot for work-life balance during your travel nurse contract.

Job Details

• Location: Lawton, OK 73505
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (May 11, 2026 – August 10, 2026)
• Employment Type: Travel Contract / Travel Nurse – Operating Room (OR)
• Setting: Operating Room / Perioperative Services (perioperative nursing, surgical services)
• Shift: Monday–Friday, 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM (No call required)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour days
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020 – $2,130

Job Requirements (Operating Room RN / Perioperative Nurse)

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program
• Current Oklahoma Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Minimum 2 years of recent Operating Room RN experience (strictly enforced) — perioperative nursing and surgical nurse experience preferred
• BSN preferred
• Thorough knowledge of sterile technique, perioperative nursing standards, and operating room protocols
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced surgical environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary surgical team

Responsibilities (OR RN / Perioperative Responsibilities)

• Deliver safe, effective, and quality patient- and family-centered care in the operating room and perioperative areas
• Serve as a patient advocate and uphold professional nursing standards during surgical procedures
• Perform thorough assessments and frequent reassessments for all patient populations, including pediatric and geriatric patients
• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans consistent with perioperative nursing best practices
• Assist with surgical procedures, maintain sterile fields, and support both circulating and scrub roles as needed
• Prioritize and organize workload, adapt to changes in assignments, and maintain competency in perioperative skills
• Participate in departmental orientation and age-specific training
• Collaborate with RNs, LPNs, NAs, physicians, and ancillary staff to ensure optimal surgical patient outcomes

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Apply now to join a dynamic perioperative team in Lawton, OK, and make a difference in the lives of surgical patients while enjoying all that southwest Oklahoma has to offer. Apply now to be considered for this Operating Room (OR) travel nurse position!

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.