Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health
Lawton, OK
Med Ninjas
3x12 hrs, Nights

$1,923/week
Posted Today

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration9 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$1,923/week
  • Estimated taxable pay
    $648/week
  • Estimated non-taxable stipends
    $1,275/week

Benefits

  • 401k retirement plan
  • Medical benefits

Description

Job Summary (List Format):

- Provide direct care to patients with mental health conditions.
- Conduct patient assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Administer medications and monitor patient well-being.
- Offer therapeutic communication and crisis intervention as needed.
- Educate patients and families regarding mental health conditions and treatment.
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure a safe, supportive environment for patient recovery.
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols and hospital policies.

Submission Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of Adult Behavioral Health experience (REQUIRED).
- BLS certification required prior to start.
- Must be 21 years of age or older (REQUIRED).
- Handle with Care Certification preferred.
- DHS fingerprinting required (instructions will be provided).
- No previous disciplinary action (REQUIRED).

Certification Requirements:
- ACLS (AHA)
- BLS (AHA)
- NIHSS

State License Requirements:
- Oklahoma (active at time of submission)

Additional Information:
- Southwestern Medical Center: 199-bed facility serving Lawton-Ft. Sill area.
- Highly rated hospital with a focus on compassionate, high-quality care.
- No increased rate for overtime, holiday, or call-back.
- On-call pay policy: $2/hour with 1-hour minimum.
- Local applicants (within 50 miles) offered at 11% less than the travel rate.
- Former direct employees must wait 6 months before returning via agency.
Med Ninjas Job ID #20190. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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 Behavioral Health 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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