Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Lawton, Oklahoma
Comanche County Memorial Hospital

$1,561-2,274/week
Posted 5 hours ago  Verified
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Common job information

    Certification details
  • Licensure & Certifications (OK State License or compact & BLS, ACLS - AHA, NIH)
  • Profile Requirements: Work History, Skills Checklist (Cardiac ICU Checklist), current to 1 year, pertinent to the specialty
  • 2 Supervisory Reference Forms, taken within the last two years
    Job details
  • RN needed for opening of Med-Surg/CVCU unit. Unit opening for overflow pts. 12 bed unit. Staffing 1:4-5 (depending on acuity).
  • A medical surgical telemetry nurse, or telemetry nurse, monitors patients' vital signs and physiological parameters using telemetry equipment.
  • They work in hospitals and other clinical facilities to care for patients with a range of conditions, including heart failure, diabetes, and gastrointestinal diseases.
    Job requirements
  • Float to other Med/Surg or ER to take Med Surg holds - occasionally Required
  • Must be able to read monitor strips.
  • Scheduling Flexibility Required
  • Recent traveler experience - highly preferred
    Schedule information
  • Scheduling Flexibility Required
    Unit specific information
  • # of Beds: 12
  • Patient Ratio: 1:4-5
    Additional Details
  • Float to other Med/Surg or ER to take Med Surg holds - occasionally Required
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About Lawton, OK

As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry 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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