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Emergency Department RN
Lawton, Oklahoma
Memorial Health

$1,796-2,128/week

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Job Opportunity: Emergency Department RN (Nights)

Location: Lawton, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

As an Emergency Department RN, you will be one of the first responders when a patient is admitted to the emergency room. Your primary responsibilities include identifying medical issues, determining their severity, providing immediate support to minimize long-term negative effects, and sustaining life if necessary.

Required Qualifications

Experience: Minimum 2 years of nursing experience in the specialty
Licensure: Valid Oklahoma RN license or compact license
Certifications:
- ACLS (AHA)
- BLS (AHA)
- PALS (AHA)
- NIHSS
- TNCC (preferred)
Additional Requirements:
- Recent traveler experience highly preferred
- Work history and skills checklist current to within 1 year, relevant to nursing specialty
- 2 supervisory reference forms from within the last 2 years
- Candidates' permanent address required

Notes

Local candidates may be considered at a reduced rate
Prior travel experience is highly preferred but not explicitly required

About Lawton, OK

As a Travel Emergency Department 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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