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

$1,610-2,316/week
Posted 15 hours ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Temp Position

Location: Lawton, Oklahoma


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 care team personnel.
  • Maintain professional nursing standards in the clinical setting.
  • Provide care across all age groups: infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

Requirements

Experience

  • Minimum 6 months of Medical-Surgical (MS) experience required.

Certifications

  • BLS (AHA)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIH) Certification

Licensure

  • Active Oklahoma RN license required.
  • Compact license allowed if active at time of submission.

Additional

  • Candidates’ permanent address considered; local candidates may be offered a reduced rate.

Contract Length

  • 13 weeks

Orientation & Policies

  • Nursing travelers start orientation on Thursdays.
  • On-call pay applies with a minimum of 1 hour.
  • Local candidates within 50 miles may be considered at a reduced travel rate.
  • Former direct employees must wait 6 months before returning through an agency.

Facility Overview

  • 265-bed regional referral center providing comprehensive medical services across multiple specialties.
  • Focus on quality healthcare access and community service in Southwest Oklahoma.

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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