Travel Registered Nurse Behavioral Health / Psychiatric Job

Healthforce

Lawton, Oklahoma

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Posted Jun 18

Shift and hours: 12-⁠hour nights3 shifts · 36 hours a week
Unit and setting: Psych
License: RN licenseCurrent Oklahoma RN license (active)
Term: 13 weeks · starts Jun 1, 2026 · Travel

Do you qualify?

License: Current Oklahoma RN license (active) Check your license
Certification: NIH and BLS (AHA) required
Experience: Minimum of 2 years in psychiatric/behavioral health experience Minimum of 2 years in psychiatric/behavioral health experience (required)
Also asks: Ability to work in an inpatient behavioral health setting

Preferred

Experience: Recent traveler experience preferred
Also asks: De-escalation training preferred

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What it pays

Against similar roles: Below most Oklahoma travel postingsOklahoma travel postings that state pay run $1,660/week to $2,650/week, the middle half $1,850/week to $2,310/week, across 59 postings.

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Key Highlights

Start date: June 1, 2026
Location: Lawton, Oklahoma, United States
Travel assignment: 13 weeks
Shift: 3x12-hour nights
Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
Weekly pay range: $1,643–$1,670

Responsibilities

Contribute to input used in formulating the patient care plan based on assessments and team input.
Attend weekly clinical staffing and review of patient treatment plans.
Directly educate patients and families about medications and treatment options.
Ensure emotional and mental observations are reported to medical and clinical staff and documented accurately in the patient chart.
Lead teaching and educational groups on the APU schedule.
Train LPNs and MHTs in charting, vital signs, patient routines, proper vital signs and de-escalation techniques.
Participate as an active member of a Performance Improvement (PI) team or other unit task forces.
Accept appropriate lectures, educational, or marketing assignments as directed by the Manager.
Maintain Therapeutic Options certification up to date.
Serve as a positive, professional role model for patients and coworkers.

Requirements

Current Oklahoma RN license (active)
Minimum of 2 years in psychiatric/behavioral health experience (required)

Certifications

NIH and BLS (AHA) required

De-escalation training preferred
Ability to work in an inpatient behavioral health setting
Recent traveler experience preferred

Benefits and Support

24/7 recruiter and travel support
Dedicated support throughout the assignment
Guaranteed hours (36 per week)
13-week travel assignment with clear start and end dates
Support for credentialing and onboarding processes

Find more opportunities Candidates are invited to explore additional travel nursing openings and other roles available through Healthforce Healthcare LLC at 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.

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What's around it?

In Lawton, OK

Lawton, OKFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 14% below the US average

Median rent: $967/mo
Household income: $54,433/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Lawton, OK

NeighborhoodsNurses and relocating professionals often look to the West side for proximity to shopping corridors and dining, while the Eastside features quiet residential enclaves like Flower Mound, Dove Creek, and Pecan Valley. Elevated Lawton Heights, situated north of the central city grid, offers mature mid-century ranch homes along rolling terrain, and Heritage Hills provides established single-family living. Outside city limits, many healthcare workers commute from the smaller town of Elgin or the historic cobblestone resort community of Medicine Park.

Nurses and relocating professionals often look to the West side for proximity to shopping corridors and dining, while the Eastside features quiet residential enclaves like Flower Mound, Dove Creek, and Pecan Valley. Elevated Lawton Heights, situated north of the central city grid, offers mature mid-century ranch homes along rolling terrain, and Heritage Hills provides established single-family living.

Outside city limits, many healthcare workers commute from the smaller town of Elgin or the historic cobblestone resort community of Medicine Park.

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Getting aroundCommutes throughout Lawton are notably quick and easy, with typical drive times averaging around fifteen minutes from residential pockets to major medical facilities. Traffic congestion is minimal across the city's main thoroughfares, and parking at regional hospitals is readily available. However, public transit coverage is minimal and the city is not walkable for daily routines, meaning nurses must rely entirely on a personal vehicle for shift work.

Commutes throughout Lawton are notably quick and easy, with typical drive times averaging around fifteen minutes from residential pockets to major medical facilities. Traffic congestion is minimal across the city's main thoroughfares, and parking at regional hospitals is readily available.

However, public transit coverage is minimal and the city is not walkable for daily routines, meaning nurses must rely entirely on a personal vehicle for shift work.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: quora.com

OutdoorsThe Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge anchors outdoor life in the area, offering over fifty-nine thousand acres of rugged granite peaks, hiking trails, rock climbing routes, and free-roaming herds of American bison, Rocky Mountain elk, and Texas longhorn cattle. Water recreation thrives at nearby Lake Lawtonka for boating and freshwater fishing, while Medicine Park provides picturesque swimming holes and cobblestone creek walks.

The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge anchors outdoor life in the area, offering over fifty-nine thousand acres of rugged granite peaks, hiking trails, rock climbing routes, and free-roaming herds of American bison, Rocky Mountain elk, and Texas longhorn cattle. Water recreation thrives at nearby Lake Lawtonka for boating and freshwater fishing, while Medicine Park provides picturesque swimming holes and cobblestone creek walks.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: travelok.com Source 2: livinginlawtonoklahoma.com Source 3: quora.com

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Living in Lawton

Lawton offers relocating nurses an unpretentious, slow-paced lifestyle framed by the rugged granite peaks of the ancient Wichita Mountains and the enduring presence of Fort Sill. Day-to-day living is exceptionally convenient: traffic is practically non-existent, hospital parking is stress-free, and commute times rarely exceed fifteen minutes. Housing ranges from mid-century ranches in elevated Lawton Heights to quiet single-family homes in Eastside enclaves like Flower Mound and Pecan Valley, or cobblestone cottages in nearby Medicine Park. Outdoor recreation is the community's premier asset, with the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge offering world-class hiking, granite climbing, and free-roaming bison herds just minutes from town, alongside boating on Lake Lawtonka. Local food culture features established favorites like McKenzie's Burger Garage, Mutti's German Restaurant, and Cabo Taco. Relocating nurses should weigh clear practical tradeoffs: public transit and walkability are nearly absent, specialty retail and night entertainment are sparse, and hot summer afternoons give way to turbulent spring thunderstorms. For clinicians seeking manageable hospital drives, accessible single-family housing, and immediate access to expansive prairie wilderness, Lawton provides a grounded Southwestern base.

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Lawton, OKFrom Census ACS 2024.