Location: Lawton, OK

Start Date: 03-26-2026

End Date: 06-25-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shifts — 12-hour nights (exact start/end times vary by unit). 36-hour weekly guarantee. (Night shift)

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

• Prepare, administer and accurately record prescribed medications in a timely manner
• Perform wound care and dressing changes with attention to detail and infection prevention
• Insert and manage urinary catheters and initiate IV therapy when indicated
• Adjust and monitor specialized medical equipment and interpret recorded measurements
• Closely monitor patients' vital signs and respond to changes in condition
• Recognize and promptly report adverse reactions to medications to the care team
• Document assessments and interventions clearly to support continuity of care and patient safety

Qualifications

• Active Oklahoma RN license or compact license (Oklahoma required)
• Minimum 1 year of recent medical-surgical nursing experience (required)
• BLS (AHA) certification (required)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIH) certification (required)
• Travel nurse experience is preferred
• Current, verifiable work history and skills checklist up to date within the last year
• Two supervisory reference forms completed within the last two years

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN/ASN or BSN preferred)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong medical-surgical nursing skills including patient assessment and medication administration
• Proficient in IV therapy, IV insertion and catheter care
• Competent in wound care and dressing changes
• Skilled at monitoring and interpreting vital signs and clinical measurements
• Ability to recognize and report adverse reactions and escalate care appropriately
• Comfortable working with specialized medical equipment and documenting care accurately
• Team-oriented communication and ability to collaborate across disciplines

Benefits

• Supportive team environment where your skills are valued and your voice matters
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Paid time off so you can recharge and stay at your best
• Licensure assistance & certification reimbursement to help you stay current
• Dedicated orientation for nursing travelers (starts Thursdays) to help you get settled
• Access to professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Work with a regional referral center that offers diverse clinical experiences
• A workplace culture rooted in community service and patient-centered care

Travel Perks: Explore Lawton, OK

Explore the beautiful Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge for hiking, scenic drives and wildlife viewing (hello, bison!). Visit Medicine Park’s charming cobblestone village, relax at Lake Lawtonka, and take a historical tour at Fort Sill. For a day trip, check out the Museum of the Great Plains or plan a longer getaway to Oklahoma City for museums, dining, and cultural events — plenty of options for weekends and adventures close to Lawton.

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