Travel Contract

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

$1,969/week

Posted 5 days ago

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration13 weeks

Pay

5% higher than average Registered Nurse / Behavioral Health Nurse pay in Oklahoma

Estimated total pay

$1,969/week

Estimated taxable pay
$702/week
Estimated non-taxable stipends
$1,267/week

Benefits

401k retirement plan
Medical benefits

Description

Job Summary (List Format):

- Provide direct care to adult patients with mental health conditions.
- Conduct patient assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Administer medications as prescribed.
- Offer therapeutic communication, support, and crisis intervention.
- Monitor patient well-being and respond to changes in condition.
- Educate patients and their families about mental health and treatment processes.
- Maintain accurate and thorough patient records.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure a safe, supportive recovery environment.
- Ensure compliance with facility policies, legal requirements, and safety procedures.

Med Ninjas Job ID #22521. 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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