Travel Contract

Med Surg RN
Lawton, OK
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

$2,016/week
Posted 6 days ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,016/week

Description

Med/Surg Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Lawton, Oklahoma

Join a collaborative medical-surgical nursing team in Lawton, Oklahoma, and provide compassionate bedside care as a travel RN in a supportive 14-bed adult unit.

Travel RN Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800–$1,890
  • Specialty: Adult Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • Location: Lawton, Oklahoma
  • Healthcare Setting: 14-bed adult medical-surgical unit
  • Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5
  • Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
  • Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Start Date: October 22, 2026
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks, through January 21, 2027
  • Schedule Expectations: Six weekend shifts during each six-week schedule period, with a fair share of holidays
  • Float Requirement: Willingness to float to other medical-surgical units as needed

Medical-Surgical Travel Nurse Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
  • At least 1 year of recent medical-surgical nursing experience
  • Strong clinical assessment, organization, and prioritization skills
  • Ability to provide safe, compassionate care in a fast-paced inpatient environment
  • Willingness to work required weekend and holiday rotations
  • Ability to float to other medical-surgical units when needed
  • Compliance with applicable health screening, credentialing, and facility orientation requirements

Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients
  • Complete nursing assessments, administer medications, and monitor patient responses to treatment
  • Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support positive patient outcomes
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
  • Recognize changes in patient condition and respond promptly using sound clinical judgment
  • Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge planning
  • Accurately document nursing care and communicate relevant clinical information during handoffs
  • Maintain a safe, respectful, and patient-centered care environment

Enjoy Lawton’s welcoming community and convenient access to outdoor attractions, including the scenic Wichita Mountains region. Apply now for this medical-surgical travel nurse opportunity in Oklahoma.

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 #526016. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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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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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