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

$1,655-2,274/week

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Certification details

Licensure & Certifications (OK State License or compact & BLS, ACLS - AHA, NIH)

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

Must be able to read monitor strips.
Scheduling Flexibility Required
Recent traveler experience - highly preferred
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
Licensure & Certifications (OK State License or compact & BLS, ACLS - AHA, NIH)

Schedule information

Float to other Med/Surg or ER to take Med Surg holds - occasionally Required

Unit specific information

# of Beds: 12
Patient Ratio: 1:4-5

Additional Details

Candidates' Permanent Address (Facility will consider local candidates at a reduced rate)

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Comanche County Memorial Hospital

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Public Hospital
Short Term Acute Care
Teaching Institution
201 beds
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ADDRESS3401 W Gore BlvdLawton, OK 73505

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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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