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Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Lawton, Oklahoma
Comanche County Memorial Hospital

$1,958-2,056/week

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Job info

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN)

Location

City: Lawton, Oklahoma
Facility: Comanche County Memorial Hospital
Hospital System: Comanche County Memorial Hospital

Employment Details

Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Preparing, administering, and recording prescribed medications.
Changing dressings, inserting catheters, and starting IVs.
Adjusting specialized medical equipment and interpreting/recording measurements.
Monitoring patients' vitals and reporting adverse reactions to medications promptly.

Requirements

Valid RN license in Oklahoma
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
At least 1 year of Medical-Surgical (Med Surg) experience within the last year

Additional Information

Comanche County Memorial Hospital is a 265-bed regional referral center providing comprehensive medical services in various specialties.
The hospital has a mission to enhance the quality and quantity of life for those served in Southwest Oklahoma.

Orientation and Policies

Orientation Schedule:
- Allied and Therapy Travelers: Tuesdays
- Nursing Travelers: Thursdays
Travelers will complete approximately 6 hours of modules prior to starting, with logins provided one week in advance.
Compensation of $250 for completing modules before the start date.
Call Policy: On-call paid at $2 per hour with a 1-hour minimum.
Local Policy: Applicants within 50 miles of Comanche County will be considered for placement at an 11% reduced rate.

Facility

Comanche County Memorial Hospital

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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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