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Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

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Lawton, OK

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RN · ICU

Posted Jun 19 · Not open to new grads

Shift
12-hour nights
Hours a week
36
Unit
Med-Surg
Contract
13 weeks

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Role

Schedule
12-hour nights · 3 a week · 36 hours
Term
13 weeks · starts May 18, 2026 · Travel
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
2+ years
Staffing partner
Healthforce

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Pay

About this role

Overview Registered Nurse, Med Surg travel assignment in Lawton, Oklahoma, starting May 18, 2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $1,897 to $1,936. This 3x12-hour night shift position supports an inpatient Med-Surg unit with a lifespan focus, caring for patients across the spectrum from infants to geriatrics. You will provide and coordinate total nursing care, perform assessments, develop care plans, and collaborate with the care team to maintain standards of professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.

Key Highlights

  • Weekly pay: $1,897–$1,936 per week
  • Guaranteed hours: none
  • Contract duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift: 3x12-hour nights
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  • Start date: May 18, 2026
  • Work setting: inpatient Med-Surg care across lifespan (infants through geriatrics)

Responsibilities

  • Provide total nursing care for patients by performing assessment, nursing diagnosis, and patient care planning
  • Administer medications and treatments per physician orders; monitor responses and safety
  • Lead and collaborate with ancillary staff and other members of the patient care team to uphold professional nursing standards
  • Document nursing care, update plans of care, and participate in rounds and handoffs
  • Adapt care to a lifespan population (infants through geriatrics) as needed
  • Promote patient safety, quality of care, and participate in quality improvement and infection control activities

Requirements

  • Active Oklahoma RN license
  • NIH certification
  • BLS (AHA)
  • Minimum 2 years Med-Surg RN experience
  • Ability to work 3x12-hour night shifts in an inpatient Med-Surg setting

Benefits and Support

  • 24/7 recruiter and travel support
  • Dedicated assignment support throughout the contract
  • Nationwide travel opportunities
  • 13-week assignment duration

Find more opportunities If this role isn’t the perfect fit, you can explore other RN travel openings and related opportunities at Healthforce Healthcare LLC by visiting https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

  • Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
  • Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
  • Local contract and per diem opportunities
  • Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

  • Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
  • Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
  • Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
  • 24/7 support while you are on assignment
  • Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

  • Quick submissions to open jobs
  • Access to multiple job options at once
  • Flexible assignment locations
  • Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities. 6inp0jpKUA

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Requirements - Active Oklahoma RN license - NIH certification - BLS (AHA) - Minimum 2 years Med-Surg RN experience - Ability to work 3x12-hour night shifts in an inpatient Med-Surg setting Benefits and Support - 24/7 re…· from this posting

Requirements

  • Active Oklahoma RN license
  • NIH certification
  • BLS (AHA)
  • Minimum 2 years Med-Surg RN experience
  • Ability to work 3x12-hour night shifts in an inpatient Med-Surg setting

Place

City
Lawton, OK
Median rent
$967/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$54,433/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
14% below the national average

Lawton area index 85.9, where 100 is the national average.

Lawton sits at the edge of the Wichita Mountains, where scenic drives, hiking trails, and bison herds lie just minutes from downtown. With Fort Sill as a major local presence, this southwestern Oklahoma community blends military-town energy with prairie quiet—a down-to-earth home base for nurses who want outdoor adventure after their shifts.

Map showing the location of Lawton, OK
Approximate location in Lawton, OK. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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