Emergency Room RN
Lawton, OK
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,065/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Room (ER) – Nights
Location: Lawton, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights
Hours per Day: 12
Job Description
- Provide immediate assessment and support to patients admitted to the emergency room.
- Identify medical issues, determine severity, and intervene to minimize long-term negative effects or sustain life.
- Serve as one of the first responders in emergency situations.
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Oklahoma.
- Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, with experience within the last year.
- Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification.
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
Preferred Qualifications
- Recent travel nursing experience preferred but not required.
Additional Information
- Orientation for nursing travelers starts on Thursdays.
- On-call pay is provided at a set hourly rate with a minimum of 1 hour.
- Local candidates within 50 miles may be considered with adjusted compensation.
- Former direct employees of the facility are ineligible for agency placement until 6 months after direct employment ends.
Work Environment
- Regional referral center with a 265-bed capacity providing comprehensive healthcare services.
- Commitment to quality healthcare and community service in Southwest Oklahoma.
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
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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