Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Lawton, OK
Rang Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,000/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$792/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,208/week
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Dental benefits
- Referral bonus
- Vision benefits
- Weekly pay
Description
Key Responsibilities
· Perform comprehensive and focused assessments of patients presenting with emergent, urgent, or non-urgent conditions.
· Triage patients using evidence-based triage protocols to determine acuity levels and initiate appropriate care.
· Provide rapid intervention and stabilization for patients experiencing medical, surgical, traumatic, psychiatric, and pediatric emergencies.
· Administer medications, treatments, and procedures in accordance with hospital policy and provider orders.
· Operate and monitor medical equipment such as cardiac monitors, infusion pumps, ventilators, and point-of-care testing devices.
· Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, EMS personnel, and other healthcare team members.
· Coordinate patient care, including diagnostic testing, re-evaluation, disposition planning, and patient education.
· Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record.
· Participate in rapid response, trauma activations, code blue, stroke, and STEMI protocols as required.
· Maintain strict adherence to infection control, safety guidelines, and hospital standards.
· Support a culture of patient-centered care, empathy, and service excellence in a high-volume ED environment.
Qualifications
Required:
· Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Oklahoma (or compact license).
· Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification.
Preferred/Required within timeframe after hire:
· TNCC and ENPC certifications.
· Prior experience in Emergency Nursing, Critical Care, or high-acuity settings.
Skills & Abilities
· Strong critical thinking and rapid decision-making skills.
· Ability to work effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
· Excellent communication and teamwork ability.
· Competency in trauma care, cardiac care, and stabilizing critically ill patients.
· Ability to remain calm and focused during high-stress situations.
“We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, citizenship, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.”
Employer
Rang Healthcare
9 nurses recommend working with Rang Healthcare
About Lawton, OK
As a Travel Emergency Department 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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