Registered Nurse - Med/Surg
Genie Healthcare
Lawton, OK
RN
Posted Jul 21 · Not open to new grads
- Shift
- 12-hour days
- Unit
- Med-Surg
- Contract
- 13 weeks
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour days
- Weekends
- Every weekend
- Term
- 13 weeks · Travel
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 2+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Also stated
- $21/hr
The median for nursing in Oklahoma is $33/hr, across 92 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
*Now Hiring: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical | Days*
- *Location:* Lawton, Oklahoma
- *Start:* Approximately 2 Weeks from Offer
- *Contract Length:* 13 Weeks
*Shift:* Days | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM *
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Schedule
- 12-Hour Day Shifts | Rotating Weekends Required
Pay Package
- *$21/hour Taxable*
- *$35/hour Non-Taxable Stipend*
- *$56/hour Blended Rate*
We are seeking an experienced *Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)* for a 13-week travel assignment in Lawton, Oklahoma. This opportunity is ideal for a skilled Med Surg nurse looking to provide high-quality patient care in an acute care hospital setting while enjoying a supportive team environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult Medical Surgical patients
- Perform patient assessments and identify changes in patient condition
- Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
- Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge planning
Requirements
- Active Oklahoma RN License or Compact RN License
- *BLS Certification (AHA) – Required*
- *NIH Certification – Required*
- Minimum *2 years of recent Medical Surgical RN experience*
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and critical-thinking skills
Travel Requirements
- Candidate *must live at least 50 miles from the facility* to qualify for this travel assignment.
Why Join This Assignment?
- Competitive travel compensation
- 13-week contract with extension opportunities
- Day shift schedule
- Supportive healthcare team
- Opportunity to expand acute care Med Surg experience
- Great opportunity for experienced travel nurses
*Apply today!* Med Surg travel assignments fill quickly. Contact me for immediate consideration.
#R2
Pay: $56.00 per hour
Experience
- Medical-surgical: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute
- Lawton, OK 73507 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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“Contact me for immediate consideration. #R2 Pay: $56.00 per hour Experience: * Medical-surgical: 2 years (Required) Ability to Commute: * Lawton, OK 73507 (Required) Work Location: In person *Now Hiring: Travel Register…” · from this posting
Requirements
- Active Oklahoma RN License or Compact RN License
- *BLS Certification (AHA) – Required*
- *NIH Certification – Required*
- Minimum *2 years of recent Medical Surgical RN experience*
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and critical-thinking skills
Place
- City
- Lawton, OK
- Median rent
- $967/mo
- Local household income
- $54,433/yr
- Metro price level
- 14% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
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.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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