Travel Contract

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

$1,751-2,047/week
Posted 5 hours ago  Verified
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Common job information

    Certification details
  • Licensure & Certifications (OK State License or compact & BLS - AHA, NIH)
  • 1 Year NIH Certification Link: [URL Removed]
    Job 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 requirements
  • At least 1 year of experience - Required
  • Recent traveler experience - highly preferred
    Schedule information
  • Nursing Travelers start orientation on Thursdays.
  • Travelers will expect about 6 hours worth of modules to complete prior to start.
  • Logins will typically be provided one week in advance of start date.
  • If modules are completed prior to their initial start date Comanche will compensate them $250.
  • In order to process payment, agency must upload completed transcripts into the compliance section of Trio.
    Unit specific information
  • Comanche Specific Policies:
  • Multipliers - No increased rate for OT, Holiday, and Call-Back
  • Rebate - This client has a rebate of 1% of all billings related to this assignment; passthrough expenses are not subject to any rebates. Please see section 14.6.1 of SSP Master Agreement for details.
    Additional Details
  • 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 (OK State License or compact & BLS - AHA, NIH)
  • Candidates' Permanent Address (Facility will consider local candidates at a reduced rate)
  • 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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  • Public Hospital
  • Short Term Acute Care
  • Teaching Institution
  • 201 beds
  • Altera Digital Health a Harris Company
ADDRESS3401 W Gore BlvdLawton, OK 73505
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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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