Travel ContractEmergency Room Registered Nurse
$515-2,002/week
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Lawton, Oklahoma
Memorial Health System of Southwest Oklahoma
$515-2,002/weekPosted 18 hours ago
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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Room (ER) (Nights)
Location: Lawton, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Description
As an ER nurse, your primary responsibilities include:
- Identifying medical issues and determining their severity
- Providing immediate support to minimize long-term negative effects
- Sustaining life when necessary
- Acting as one of the first responders when a patient is admitted to the emergency room
Requirements
- Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Room (ER)
- Experience: At least 2 years of ER nursing experience (required)
- Prior Travel Experience: Recent traveler experience preferred (not required)
- Licensure & Certifications:
- Oklahoma State Nursing License or compact license
- BLS (AHA)
- NIH Certification
- ACLS (AHA)
- PALS (AHA)
- TNCC (Preferred)
Additional Information
- Orientation for nursing travelers starts on Thursdays
- On-call pay is provided at a set hourly rate with a minimum hour guarantee
- Local candidates within 50 miles may be considered with adjusted terms
- Non-compete policy applies for former direct employees of the facility (6-month waiting period before agency placement)
This position offers the opportunity to work in a regional referral center providing comprehensive emergency care in Southwest Oklahoma.
About Lawton, OK
As a Travel Emergency Department 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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