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Med Surg Registered Nurse
Lawton, Oklahoma
Comanche County Memorial Hospital

$1,759-2,065/week

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Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg (Days)

Location: Lawton, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Hours per Day: 12

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 to maintain professional nursing standards.
Care for a diverse patient population including infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oklahoma.
Minimum 2 years of Med Surg nursing experience, with Med Surg experience within the last year.
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Additional Information

Orientation for nursing travelers starts on Thursdays.
On-call pay is provided at a fixed hourly rate with a minimum of 1 hour.
Local candidates within 50 miles may be considered at a reduced rate.
No increased pay rates for overtime, holiday, or call-back hours.
Former direct employees of the facility are not eligible for agency placement until 6 months after their direct employment ended.

Patient Population

Infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified as required.

Facility

Comanche County Memorial Hospital

3.6rating(29 reviews)

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1:4 Patient ratioVerified by 46 Vivian users
Short Term Acute Care
230 beds

ADDRESS3401 West Gore BoulevardLawton, OK 73505

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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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