Operating Room Registered Nurse
Lawton, OK
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs
$2,380/weekOverview
- Start Date05/18/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) opportunity in Lawton, Oklahoma (73505). 13-week travel nursing assignment; active Oklahoma RN license and perioperative/OR experience required. Join a surgical team as a perioperative/surgical nurse supporting patients before, during, and after surgery.
Work in Lawton, OK — a welcoming community with beautiful parks and easy access to the Wichita Mountains. This travel nursing job is ideal for OR RNs seeking a short-term assignment in Southwest Oklahoma while gaining hands-on CVOR and perioperative experience.
Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,120 - $2,230
- Location: Lawton, Oklahoma (73505)
- Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 05/07/2026 – End: 08/06/2026)
- Shift: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday to Friday (8-hour days)
- Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
- On-Call: Yes (1-2 weekend days of call per 13-week period)
- Unit: Surgery / Operating Room (OR)
- Number of Positions: 2 Travel OR RN positions
Job Requirements / Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oklahoma
- Minimum 1 year of Operating Room RN experience required; 2 years preferred
- CVOR experience preferred (cardiovascular operating room)
- Ability to participate in on-call rotation
- Strong communication, teamwork, and perioperative nursing skills
Responsibilities (Operating Room / Perioperative Nursing)
- Provide patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures (pre-op, intra-op, post-op)
- Prepare patients for surgery and educate them on procedure expectations and outcomes
- Assist surgeons, anesthesia team, and surgical technologists during operations
- Maintain sterile technique and ensure a safe, compliant operating room environment
- Monitor patient recovery, identify complications, and initiate appropriate interventions
- Accurately document patient information, surgical details, and perioperative care
Apply now to be considered for this Travel OR RN / perioperative nurse job in Lawton, OK. Submit your resume or contact our recruiter to join this surgical team for a 13-week travel nursing assignment. Join our healthcare team today!
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
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About Lawton, OK
As a Travel Operating Room 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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