Med Surg RN
Lawton, OK
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,016/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a busy adult medical-surgical unit as a Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse in Lawton, Oklahoma. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers competitive weekly pay, 36 guaranteed hours, and the opportunity to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in an acute care hospital setting.
Job Details
- Assignment Type: Travel RN / Travel Nursing Job
- Specialty: Medical-Surgical RN (Med/Surg Adult)
- Location: Lawton, Oklahoma
- Unit Size: 14-bed medical-surgical unit
- Patient Ratio: 1:5
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,800 - $1,890
- Start Date: 08/13/2026
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- At least 1 year of recent Med/Surg nursing experience required
- Experience in an acute care or medical-surgical hospital setting preferred
- Strong clinical assessment, prioritization, and time management skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced adult med-surg environment
- Professional, team-oriented approach to patient care
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients
- Monitor patient conditions, respond to changes in status, and communicate appropriately with the care team
- Administer medications and treatments according to the plan of care
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and in a timely manner
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and fellow nurses to support safe, effective patient outcomes
- Promote a positive patient experience through compassionate, attentive bedside care
Why This Travel RN Opportunity?
- Competitive travel nurse pay in southwest Oklahoma
- 36 guaranteed hours per week for schedule stability
- Work on a collaborative medical-surgical nursing team
- Enjoy the lifestyle and outdoor recreation opportunities in Lawton, OK
Apply now to join this Travel Med/Surg RN job in Lawton, Oklahoma and take the next step in your nursing career.
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 Medical Surgical 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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