Travel ContractBehavioral Health RN – Acute Psychiatric Unit
$1,345-1,723/week
Behavioral Health RN – Acute Psychiatric Unit
Lawton, Oklahoma
Memorial Health
$1,345-1,723/weekPosted 46 minutes ago
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Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health
Location: Lawton, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Hours per Week: 36
Job Description
- Position is for a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse on an Acute Psychiatric Unit (APU).
- Work is on the main campus of a healthcare facility in Southwest Oklahoma.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oklahoma.
- Minimum of 1 year of psychiatric nursing experience within the last year.
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
- Certification in CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Additional Information
- Night shift position.
- Contract role with a 13-week duration.
- No prior travel experience explicitly required.
About Lawton, OK
As a Travel Psychiatric 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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