Travel Contract

Registered Nurse - Med Surg
Lawton, OK
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$1,929/week
Posted 3 days ago

Overview

  • Start Date05/07/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$1,929/week

Benefits

  • Referral bonus
  • School loan reimbursement
  • Vision benefits
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Company provided housing options
  • License and certification reimbursement
  • Life insurance
  • Medical benefits
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Pet insurance
  • Discount program
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • Health savings account
  • Holiday Pay
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Continuing Education
  • Dental benefits

Qualifications

The employer will review your Vivian profile and compare it against the job qualifications listed below.
    Education
  • Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg (Nights)

Location: Lawton, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks


Job Description

  • Develop and implement total nursing care for patients through assessment, nursing diagnosis, and patient care plans.
  • Provide leadership by collaborating with ancillary nursing and other patient care team personnel.
  • Maintain professional nursing practice standards in the clinical setting.
  • Provide care to a diverse patient population including infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

Required Qualifications

  • Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oklahoma.
  • Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience, with experience within the last year.
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
  • Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Additional Information

  • Orientation for nursing travelers starts on Thursdays.
  • Local candidates within 50 miles may be considered with adjusted placement terms.
  • On-call pay applies with a minimum payout policy.
  • Non-compete policy: Former direct employees are not eligible for agency placement until 6 months after direct employment ends.

Notes

  • No increased pay rates for overtime, holidays, or call-back.
  • The position involves working in a regional referral center providing comprehensive healthcare services.
  • Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

Employer

Host Healthcare

4.8rating(1041 reviews)

225 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare

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Christine B
Med Surg (RN)
Review of Host Healthcare on Apr 8, 2026
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About

At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.

We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.

During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.

Travel comfortably with Host 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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