Travel ContractTravel Nurse RN - Med Surg
$1,395-2,048/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Lawton, Oklahoma
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
$1,395-2,048/weekPosted 5 hours ago Verified
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Common job information
- OK State License or compact & BLS - AHA, NIH
- Candidates' Permanent Address (Facility will consider local candidates at a reduced rate)
Certification details
- Preparing, administering and recording prescribed medications.
- Changing dressings, inserting catheters, and starting IVs.
- Adjusting specialized medical equipment as needed, as well as interpreting and recording measurements.
- Monitoring patients' vitals and reporting adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner.
Job details
- At least 1 year of experience - Required
- Recent traveler experience - highly preferred
- Work fair share of holidays and weekends - REQUIRED
Job requirements
- Nursing Travelers start orientation on Thursdays
- Travelers will expect about 6 hours worth of modules to complete prior to start.
Schedule information
- 1 Year NIH Certification Link: [Link Removed]
Unit specific information
- ACLS - Preferred, not required
- Orientation - Allied and Therapy Travelers start orientation on Tuesdays.
- Call Policy - On Call paid out at $2 per hour with 1 Hour Minimum
- Local Policy - Applicants within 50 miles of Comanche County will be considered for a placement at 11% less the travel rate.
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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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