Posted 10/05/2026 · Job #526016

Med/Surg RN- Lawton, Oklahoma

Lawton, Oklahoma Travel 13 Weeks 12 Hour Days

Job Description

Med/Surg Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Lawton, Oklahoma

Join a collaborative medical-surgical nursing team in Lawton, Oklahoma, and provide compassionate bedside care as a travel RN in a supportive 14-bed adult unit.

Travel RN Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800-$1,890
  • Specialty: Adult Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • Location: Lawton, Oklahoma
  • Healthcare Setting: 14-bed adult medical-surgical unit
  • Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5
  • Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
  • Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Start Date: October 22, 2026
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks, through January 21, 2027
  • Schedule Expectations: Six weekend shifts during each six-week schedule period, with a fair share of holidays
  • Float Requirement: Willingness to float to other medical-surgical units as needed

Medical-Surgical Travel Nurse Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
  • At least 1 year of recent medical-surgical nursing experience
  • Strong clinical assessment, organization, and prioritization skills
  • Ability to provide safe, compassionate care in a fast-paced inpatient environment
  • Willingness to work required weekend and holiday rotations
  • Ability to float to other medical-surgical units when needed
  • Compliance with applicable health screening, credentialing, and facility orientation requirements

Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients
  • Complete nursing assessments, administer medications, and monitor patient responses to treatment
  • Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support positive patient outcomes
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
  • Recognize changes in patient condition and respond promptly using sound clinical judgment
  • Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge planning
  • Accurately document nursing care and communicate relevant clinical information during handoffs
  • Maintain a safe, respectful, and patient-centered care environment

Enjoy Lawton’s welcoming community and convenient access to outdoor attractions, including the scenic Wichita Mountains region. Apply now for this medical-surgical travel nurse opportunity in Oklahoma.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Equal Opportunity

GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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JOB OVERVIEW

Profession
Specialty Med/Surg
Employment type Travel
Shift 12 Hour Days
Duration 13 Weeks
Lawton, Oklahoma
Location Lawton, Oklahoma, 73505

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