Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
LAWTON, OK
AMN Healthcare Nursing
3x12 hrs, Nights

$1,560/week

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$1,560/week

Benefits

Company provided housing options
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Continuing Education

Description

Job Description & Requirements
Registered Nurse – Psychiatric - Travel - (Psych RN)
StartDate: 1/1/2026 Available Shifts: 12 N Pay Rate: $1513.00 - $1607.00

Travel RN Child Psych jobs in Lawton, OK let you support children ages 4-11 in a specialized psychiatric unit focused on emotional and behavioral health. You will provide trauma-informed nursing care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and use evidence-based therapies to help children build self-regulation skills at the facility. Required qualifications include an active registered nurse (RN) license, at least one year of recent pediatric psychiatric experience, and proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems. Recommended skills include strong communication, experience with family-centered care, and the ability to engage in structured therapeutic activities such as art therapy. The unit emphasizes family involvement, individual therapy, and intensive support to promote gradual, positive change for each child. AMN Healthcare offers excellent compensation, discounts and perks, dedicated recruiters and clinical team, the AMN Passport mobile app with 24/7 support, and a commitment to high ethical standards. Apply now to join this Travel RN Child Psych assignment in Lawton, OK.

Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, Psych
SSN Required
DOB Required
References: 1 Reference in entire work history

Facility Location
With almost 100,000 residents, Lawton is Oklahoma’s fifth-largest city, located about 80 miles southwest of Oklahoma City. Here you’ll find a number of museums and unique regional attractions like the International Festival, the Arts for All Festival, and the Prince of Peace Easter Passion Play, one of the longest-running Easter Passion plays in the U.S. This family-oriented community is also home to 80 parks and recreation areas and is near three major lakes and a large wildlife refuge.

Job Benefits
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

Competitive pay rates
Free, quality, private housing
Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) and Flex Spending
Life Insurance
Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
Free Continuing Education
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About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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American Mobile Healthcare Job ID #3408794. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse – Psychiatric - Travel - (Psych RN)

Employer

AMN Healthcare Nursing

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About

AMN Healthcare is a leader in Nurse staffing. Our relationships with numerous healthcare facilities - including hospitals, home health agencies, and long-term care facilities - enable us to offer the most current travel nurse, local staffing, rapid response and crisis nurse jobs nationwide. We''re committed to finding you the best nursing job to fit your career goals. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.

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About Lawton, OK

As a Travel Psychiatric 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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