GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Lawton, Oklahoma.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/22/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Med/Surg Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Lawton, Oklahoma
Join a collaborative medical-surgical nursing team in Lawton, Oklahoma, and provide compassionate bedside care as a travel RN in a supportive 14-bed adult unit.
Travel RN Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800–$1,890
- Specialty: Adult Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Location: Lawton, Oklahoma
- Healthcare Setting: 14-bed adult medical-surgical unit
- Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Start Date: October 22, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks, through January 21, 2027
- Schedule Expectations: Six weekend shifts during each six-week schedule period, with a fair share of holidays
- Float Requirement: Willingness to float to other medical-surgical units as needed
Medical-Surgical Travel Nurse Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
- At least 1 year of recent medical-surgical nursing experience
- Strong clinical assessment, organization, and prioritization skills
- Ability to provide safe, compassionate care in a fast-paced inpatient environment
- Willingness to work required weekend and holiday rotations
- Ability to float to other medical-surgical units when needed
- Compliance with applicable health screening, credentialing, and facility orientation requirements
Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients
- Complete nursing assessments, administer medications, and monitor patient responses to treatment
- Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support positive patient outcomes
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
- Recognize changes in patient condition and respond promptly using sound clinical judgment
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge planning
- Accurately document nursing care and communicate relevant clinical information during handoffs
- Maintain a safe, respectful, and patient-centered care environment
Enjoy Lawton’s welcoming community and convenient access to outdoor attractions, including the scenic Wichita Mountains region. Apply now for this medical-surgical travel nurse opportunity in Oklahoma.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #526016. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg
About GHR Healthcare
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare
professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to
uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive
compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely
cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your
advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and
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