Location: Lawton, OK

Start Date: 04-23-2026

End Date: 07-23-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (12-hour night shift); specific days of week not specified

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 and develop individualized care plans by performing thorough head-to-toe assessments and regular reassessments
• Administer medications and IV therapies safely and accurately following the five medication rights
• Provide age-specific care across the lifespan — pediatric through geriatric — with compassion and professionalism
• Collaborate with physicians, RNs, LPNs, nursing assistants and ancillary staff to coordinate seamless patient care
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments and pain management plans, and evaluate learning outcomes
• Document patient care accurately and timely to meet organizational and regulatory standards
• Assist with procedures and use clinical judgment to revise plans of care based on patient responses
• Participate in performance improvement, staff education and Magnet recognition activities to raise care standards

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program (required)
• Current Oklahoma Registered Nurse (RN) license (required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required
• Med/Surg nursing experience preferred
• BSN preferred but not required
• Comfort with IV initiation, medication administration and clinical documentation
• Ability to lift/transfer patients and perform physically demanding tasks as required

Education

• Graduate of a Registered Nurse Program (RN) — required
• BSN preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Patient assessment and individualized care planning
• Medication administration and IV initiation skills
• Clinical procedures and infection control best practices
• Patient and family education techniques
• Collaboration and interdisciplinary teamwork
• Electronic medical records (EMR) familiarity
• Age-specific care across pediatric, adult and geriatric populations
• Strong verbal and written communication

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support for contract clinicians
• Medical, dental & vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement so you can focus on care, not paperwork
• Life insurance and basic protections for peace of mind
• Paid time off so you can recharge between shifts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan ahead
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, get rewarded
• A supportive team that values YOU and your professional growth

Travel Perks: Explore Lawton, OK

This is a travel contract in Lawton — when you're off shift explore the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge for hiking, wildlife viewing and scenic drives (Mount Scott has incredible views). Stroll the charming Medicine Park historic district with its cobblestone streets and local shops, visit the Museum of the Great Plains for local history, or check out Fort Sill’s historical sites. Enjoy fishing and boating at Lake Lawtonka or take a short drive to Wichita Falls for more dining and entertainment options. Plenty of outdoor adventures and local flavor to fill your time off.

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