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Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Lawton, Oklahoma
Memorial Health System of Southwest Oklahoma

$1,759-2,358/week
Posted 3 hours ago
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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg (Nights)

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


Job Description

  • Prepare, administer, and record prescribed medications
  • Change dressings, insert catheters, and start IVs
  • Adjust specialized medical equipment as needed
  • Interpret and record measurements
  • Monitor patients' vitals and report adverse reactions to medications promptly

Required Qualifications

  • Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) in Medical-Surgical (Med Surg)
  • Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience required
  • Valid RN license for Oklahoma

Additional Information

  • Orientation for nursing travelers starts on Thursdays
  • Local candidates within 50 miles may be considered at a reduced rate
  • No increased pay for overtime, holiday, or call-back hours
  • On-call pay provided at a set hourly rate with a minimum hour requirement
  • Non-compete policy: Former direct employees are not eligible to return through an agency until 6 months after direct employment ends

Prior Travel Experience

  • Not explicitly required for this position

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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