Travel Contract

Med Surg Registered Nurse
Lawton, Oklahoma
Memorial Health System of Southwest Oklahoma

$1,768-2,133/week
Posted 17 hours ago
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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg (Days)

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


Job Description

  • Develop and implement total nursing care for patients through assessment, nursing diagnosis, and patient care plans.
  • Provide leadership by collaborating with ancillary nursing and other patient team personnel.
  • Maintain standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.
  • Develop systems to provide care for a diverse patient population including infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 6 months Med Surg experience required.
  • Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

Additional Information

  • Orientation for nursing travelers starts on Thursdays.
  • On-call pay is provided with a minimum of 1 hour.
  • Local candidates within 50 miles may be considered with adjusted rates.
  • Non-compete policy: Former direct employees are not eligible to return through an agency until 6 months after their direct employment ended.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a regional referral center providing comprehensive healthcare services across multiple specialties.

About Lawton, OK

As a Travel Medical Surgical 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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