Location: Lawton, OK

Start Date: 02-12-2026

End Date: 05-14-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shifts, 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM (nights; schedule varies — flexibility required)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 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

• Provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients on a 33-bed cardiovascular stepdown unit
• Monitor cardiac patients with acute conditions such as STEMI/NSTEMI and CHF, adjusting care as needed
• Administer and titrate IV medications, including antiarrhythmics, safely and according to protocol
• Manage patients on noninvasive ventilation and respond promptly to changes in respiratory status
• Care for post-cardiothoracic surgery patients transitioning from ICU to stepdown
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care
• Respond to chest pain rule-outs and manage peripheral vascular compromise cases with clinical judgment
• Float to Med/Surg or ER to cover holds and support continuity of care when needed

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required
• Minimum 2 years of stepdown (SDU) or cardiovascular stepdown nursing experience
• Comfortable with 12-hour night shifts and flexible scheduling
• Experience with STEMI/NSTEMI care, CHF management, and cardiothoracic post-op care
• Proven ability to administer IV medications, including antiarrhythmics
• Experience with noninvasive ventilation and monitoring high-acuity cardiac patients
• Ability to float to Med/Surg and ER and handle CVCU/Med Surg holds as needed
• Ability to manage a typical ratio of 1:4 in the stepdown setting

Knowledge & Skills

• Cardiac monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias
• IV medication administration and infusion management
• Noninvasive ventilation setup and troubleshooting
• Postoperative cardiothoracic care and transitional management from ICU
• Assessment and management of CHF and ischemic cardiac conditions
• Peripheral vascular compromise recognition and interventions
• Adaptability to fast-paced unit needs and cross-coverage in Med/Surg or ER

Benefits

• Supportive travel assignment that helps you grow your cardiac stepdown skills
• Generous housing stipend and travel assistance to make relocation simple
• Comprehensive onboarding and a welcoming team to help you hit the floor confidently
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Access to clinical education and training focused on cardiovascular care
• A collaborative team environment where your expertise is valued
• Referral program and recognition for great work

Travel Perks: Explore Lawton, OK

Lawton is a great home base for outdoor adventures and local culture. Explore the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge for hiking, wildlife viewing, and scenic drives around Mount Scott. Spend weekends at Lake Lawtonka for boating and relaxing by the water. Visit the Museum of the Great Plains to learn about regional history, or take a short trip to Fort Sill to see military history up close. Nearby Medicine Park offers charming shops, eateries, and stone-arch bridges for a relaxing day trip.

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