Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Lawton, Oklahoma
Comanche County Memorial Hospital

$1,245-2,397/week
Posted 2 days ago
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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN)

Location

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

Employment Details

  • Type: Temporary
  • Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Operating Room Nurses are responsible for caring for patients throughout the surgical process. This includes ensuring patients are prepared for surgery and providing information on outcomes and potential outcomes of procedures.

Requirements

  • Experience: At least 2 years of experience required
  • Circulating Experience: Required
  • Holidays: Must be able to work some holidays during the assignment
  • Traveler Experience: Recent traveler experience is highly preferred
  • Scheduling: No special scheduling requirements

Profile Requirements

  • Work History
  • Skills Checklist (current to 1 year, pertinent to the specialty)
  • 2 Supervisory Reference Forms (taken within the last two years)
  • Licensure & Certifications:
    • Oklahoma State License or compact
    • BLS - AHA
    • NIH, PALS, ACLS - AHA
  • Permanent Address (local candidates may be considered at a reduced rate)

About Comanche County Memorial Hospital

Comanche County Memorial Hospital is a 265-bed regional referral center providing comprehensive medical services across various specialties. The hospital has a long-standing commitment to enhancing the quality of life for the community it serves in Southwest Oklahoma.

Additional Information

  • Orientation:
    • Allied and Therapy Travelers start orientation on Tuesdays.
    • Nursing Travelers start orientation on Thursdays.
    • Approximately 6 hours of modules to complete prior to start.
    • Completion of modules before the start date may result in compensation.
  • Call Policy: On-call pay is $2 per hour with a 1-hour minimum.
  • Local Policy: Applicants within 50 miles of Comanche County will be considered for placement at a reduced rate.

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Comanche County Memorial Hospital

3.6rating(25 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Comanche County Memorial Hospital

5.0rating
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Certified Surgical Technologist (Allied Health Professional)
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  • Public Hospital
  • Short Term Acute Care
  • Teaching Institution
  • 214 beds
ADDRESS3401 West Gore BoulevardLawton, OK 73505
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About Lawton, OK

As a Travel Operating Room 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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