Travel Contract

Med Surg RN
Lawton, OK
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

$1,764/week
Posted 2 days ago

Overview

  • Start Date11/05/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$1,764/week

Description

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

Apply for a 13-week travel nursing opportunity in Lawton, Oklahoma, where an experienced Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse will provide compassionate, evidence-based care on a 13-bed adult med/surg unit. This on-site travel nurse job offers a collaborative clinical environment, a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the welcoming atmosphere and outdoor beauty of southwest Oklahoma.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Specialty: Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med/Surg RN)
  • Healthcare Setting: 13-bed adult medical-surgical unit
  • Location: Lawton, Oklahoma
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,570-$1,650
  • Start Date: November 5, 2026
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 4, 2027
  • Nursing Schedule: 12-hour overnight shifts, 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.
  • Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5
  • Work Arrangement: On-site

Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure eligible for practice in Oklahoma
  • At least 6 months of recent medical-surgical nursing experience
  • Completion of an accredited nursing program
  • Ability to provide safe, compassionate patient care during 12-hour overnight shifts
  • Strong patient assessment, clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with nursing, ancillary, and interdisciplinary care team members

Medical-Surgical Travel Nurse Responsibilities

  • Assess patients and develop individualized nursing diagnoses and care plans
  • Implement, evaluate, and update total nursing care plans based on patient needs and clinical changes
  • Monitor patient conditions, recognize changes in status, and communicate concerns promptly
  • Administer medications and treatments in accordance with established standards and orders
  • Document assessments, interventions, outcomes, and patient responses accurately
  • Promote patient safety, comfort, education, and continuity of care
  • Provide leadership and contribute to professional nursing standards within the clinical setting
  • Work cooperatively with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate comprehensive patient care

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical RN travel nursing job in Lawton, Oklahoma, and join a collaborative healthcare team serving adult patients in southwest 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 #529235. 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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