Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Lawton, OK
Med Ninjas
5x8 hrs, Days

$2,427/week
Posted 4 days ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,427/week
  • Estimated taxable pay
    $1,160/week
  • Estimated non-taxable stipends
    $1,267/week

Benefits

  • 401k retirement plan
  • Medical benefits

Description

Job Summary (in list format):

- Position: Operating Room (OR) Nurse
- Facility: Memorial Health System of Southwest Oklahoma, Comanche County
- Setting: 265-bed regional referral center
- Location Requirement: Oklahoma state license, active at time of submission; local candidates considered at a reduced rate

Responsibilities:
- Care for patients before, during, and after surgery or medical procedures
- Educate and inform patients regarding outcomes and potential risks of procedures
- Ensure patient safety and comfort throughout perioperative process

Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of recent RN OR experience (required)
- Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) experience (preferred)
- Required certifications (facility will review applicants who lack certifications or have inactive copies)
- No special scheduling requirements

Application Process:
- Quick clinical interview process with outreach via phone/text within 2 hours
- Hiring decisions typically made same or next business day
- Applicants seeking >7 days off, >50% holidays off, or with negative background/employment history not eligible for expedited process

Additional Information:
- Compact nursing licenses accepted
- Orientation for nursing travelers starts on Thursdays
- On-call pay: $2/hour with 1-hour minimum
- No increased pay for overtime, holiday, or call-back shifts
- Applicants within 50 miles receive 11% lower pay rate
- Former CCMH direct employees must wait 6 months before returning via agency
- Facility has served the community for over 60 years, focused on quality healthcare for all
Med Ninjas Job ID #17557. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Employer

Med Ninjas

About

At Med Ninjas, we make travel healthcare simple, so you can focus on what matters: caring for patients. We match nurses and allied professionals with assignments that fit their lives, backed by a team that actually picks up the phone.

We're a staffing agency built around one idea: healthcare professionals deserve a partner as invested in their success as they are in their patients'.

On assignment with Med Ninjas, you get medical, 401(k), housing/travel support, plus a dedicated recruiter who knows your name and your goals. With a 5.0 rating from our travelers, we earn that trust one assignment at a time.

Travel with confidence. Grow with Med Ninjas.

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About Lawton, OK

As a Travel Operating Room 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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