Location: Lawton, OK

Start Date: 12-03-2026

End Date: 03-04-2027

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (12-hour nights), schedule varies (primarily nights)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $56 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assess patients thoroughly and develop individualized nursing diagnoses
• Create, implement, and evaluate patient care plans that support recovery and quality of life
• Provide expert medical-surgical nursing care across the lifespan — infants to geriatrics
• Lead and collaborate with ancillary nursing and interdisciplinary team members to maintain high standards
• Develop systems and processes to deliver efficient, safe care for a defined patient population
• Document patient status, interventions, and outcomes clearly and professionally

Qualifications

• Active Oklahoma RN license required (Compact allowed) — must be active at time of submission
• BLS (AHA) required
• NIH certification required
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical (MS) nursing experience — required
• Complete work history and permanent address required for submission
• Former direct employees of the facility must meet non-compete eligibility rules (6 months off before agency placement)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong nursing assessment and clinical judgment in medical-surgical settings
• Proven ability to formulate nursing diagnoses and individualized care plans
• Leadership and team collaboration skills to coordinate with ancillary services
• Comfort caring for patients across the lifespan: infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Patient-centered approach with attention to safety, standards, and documentation
• Adaptability to travel assignment routines and facility-specific workflows

Benefits

• Supportive team that values YOU — collaborative colleagues and strong ancillary support
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help keep your credentials current
• Paid orientation with a consistent start day for nursing travelers (Thursdays)
• Flexible travel assignment designed to fit adventurous nurses who love variety
• Professional development opportunities and on-site clinical exposure across specialties
• Work-life balance focused scheduling for 12-hour night shifts
• A welcoming community atmosphere at a long-established regional referral center
• Assistance with credentialing and quick onboarding to get you patient-ready

Travel Perks: Explore Lawton, OK

Explore the best of Southwest Oklahoma while on assignment: hike and wildlife-watch at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge and climb Mount Scott for panoramic views; stroll the charming cobblestone streets of Medicine Park; visit historic Fort Sill and its museums; enjoy boating and fishing at Lake Lawtonka. Weekend day-trips to larger cities are easy when you crave a change of pace.

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