Registered Nurse – Med/Surg
Lawton, OK
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse – Med/Surg – Nights

Location: Lawton, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Contract (13 weeks)
Shift: 7 PM – 7 AM
Hours per Week: 36

Job Summary

Provide comprehensive nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care for a diverse population including infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Collaborate with the healthcare team to maintain professional nursing standards and ensure patient safety.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oklahoma
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Med/Surg experience within the last year (0 years of experience acceptable)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification

Key Responsibilities

• Perform head-to-toe assessments and reassessments for all patients, including pediatric and geriatric populations
• Implement age-specific care and pain management techniques
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and update individualized care plans addressing physiological, emotional, social, and developmental needs
• Administer medications safely following the five rights of medication administration
• Educate patients and families on care plans and pain management
• Document patient care accurately and maintain confidentiality
• Assist physicians with procedures and perform treatments within scope of practice
• Participate in staff education, orientation, and professional development activities
• Comply with all regulatory and organizational policies, including the Oklahoma Nurse Practice Act

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Ability to lift and transfer adult and pediatric patients and equipment; must seek assistance for weights beyond individual capacity
• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, and stooping (over 75% of shift)
• Manual dexterity to initiate IVs, prepare and administer medications, and operate medical equipment
• Sensory abilities including touch, hearing, and vision sufficient for patient assessment and monitoring
• Strong reading, writing, speaking, and reasoning skills in English to communicate effectively and document care accurately
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and adapt to emergency situations

Working Conditions

• Exposure to infectious diseases, hazardous chemicals, foul odors, and sharp objects
• May be required to work in confined spaces and assist with medical procedures such as casting, splinting, suturing, and lumbar punctures

Additional Information

• Orientation and annual in-service training on age-specific care required
• Participation in performance improvement and quality initiatives expected
• Must adhere to dress code and wear identification badge while on duty

This position requires a compassionate, organized, and flexible nurse capable of delivering high-quality care in a fast-paced Med/Surg night shift environment.