Operating Room Registered Nurse
Lawton, Oklahoma
Memorial Health
$1,759-2,336/weekUniti Med will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Location: Lawton, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Summary
Responsible for delivering safe, effective, and quality patient- and family-centered care in the operating room and other perioperative areas for all patient populations. Acts as a patient advocate and meets surgical nursing practice standards. Maintains skills in prioritization, workload organization, and managing multiple assignments with multilevel personnel. Requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, thorough knowledge of sterile technique, and a strong commitment to teamwork and task completion. Develops and implements total nursing care through assessment, nursing diagnosis, and patient care plans. Provides leadership by collaborating with ancillary nursing and other patient care team members to uphold professional nursing standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in and implement age-specific care and interaction (pediatric, geriatric, and other patient populations).
- Complete departmental orientation and training.
- Collaborate with healthcare team members (RN, LPN, NA, Physician, ancillary disciplines) in patient/family assessment.
- Perform head-to-toe assessments and reassessments according to policy.
- Adequately assess and reassess pain, utilizing appropriate pain management techniques.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oklahoma
- Minimum of 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year
- ACLS certification
- BLS certification
- PALS certification
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
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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