Emergency Room RN
Lawton, Oklahoma
Comanche County Memorial Hospital

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.