Med Surg RN
Lawton, OK
GHR Healthcare - Travel
3x12 hrs
$1,386/weekOverview
- Start Date11/05/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Apply now for a 13-week travel LPN/LVN nursing contract in Lawton, Oklahoma, providing compassionate care on an on-site adult medical-surgical unit. Enjoy consistent 12-hour day shifts, a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio, and the opportunity to support patients across the lifespan within a collaborative clinical team. Lawton offers affordable living, a welcoming community, and convenient access to outdoor recreation in southwest Oklahoma.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Specialty: Adult Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Location: Lawton, Oklahoma 73505
- Healthcare Setting: On-site, 13-bed adult medical-surgical unit
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,230–$1,300
- Start Date: November 5, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks, through February 4, 2027
- Schedule: 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
- Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:5
LPN/LVN Job Requirements
- Active LPN/LVN license eligible for practice in Oklahoma
- At least 6 months of recent adult medical-surgical nursing experience
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Ability to provide safe, compassionate nursing care to infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
- Strong patient assessment, communication, organization, and teamwork skills
Adult Medical-Surgical LPN Responsibilities
- Assess patients and contribute to individualized nursing diagnoses and care plans
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients during 12-hour day shifts
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with approved standards and patient care plans
- Monitor patient conditions, recognize changes in status, and promptly communicate concerns to the appropriate care team members
- Document assessments, interventions, outcomes, and patient responses accurately and in a timely manner
- Collaborate with nurses, providers, ancillary staff, patients, and families to support coordinated patient care
- Maintain professional nursing practice standards and promote a safe patient-care environment
Apply now to join this Oklahoma healthcare team as a travel LPN/LVN in Lawton and make a meaningful difference in adult medical-surgical patient care.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
Employer
GHR Healthcare - Travel
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare
professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to
uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive
compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely
cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your
advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and
consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to
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About Lawton, OK
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Lawton, OK here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally align with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average high: 94°F, average low: 71°F.
- Winter average high: 53°F, average low: 28°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially near medical facilities.
- Car friendly city with minimal traffic congestion.
- Limited public transportation options.
- 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.
- 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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