Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Lawton, OK
Cross Country Nurses
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,195/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Operating Room Nurse in Lawton, Oklahoma. This role involves the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centered care within the perioperative services environment. The nurse will act as a patient advocate, ensure adherence to surgical standards of nursing practice, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to maintain high-quality patient care.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per day, with a minimum of 40 hours per week
- Required Qualifications, Certifications, Education, and Experience: Graduate of a Registered Nurse Program with current Oklahoma Registered Nurse license; 1 year of relevant experience preferred, but not required
- Specialty: Operating Room
- Position Responsibilities:
- Participates in age-specific care and interaction, including pediatric and geriatric populations
- Attends departmental orientation and implements age-specific training
- Collaborates with healthcare team members (RN, LPN, NA, Physician, ancillary disciplines) in patient/family assessment
- Performs head-to-toe assessments and reassessments as per policy
- Adequately assesses and manages pain utilizing appropriate techniques
- Develops and implements total nursing care plans based on assessment and diagnosis
- Maintains standards for professional nursing practice in a clinical setting
- Additional Information:
- The role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, thorough knowledge of sterile technique, and a commitment to teamwork and task completion
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
About Lawton, OK
As a Travel Operating Room 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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