Location: Lawton, Oklahoma

Start Date: 09-24-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 12-hour Night shifts (36-hour weekly guarantee), 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period; no on-call

Hours per Week: 60

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

• Administer and accurately record prescribed medications, ensuring patient safety and efficacy
• Perform wound care, catheter insertions, and IV therapy with skill and compassion
• Adjust specialized medical equipment as needed while interpreting and documenting measurements
• Monitor patients' vital signs and promptly report any adverse reactions to medications
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to deliver exceptional medical-surgical nursing care

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of recent Medical-Surgical experience
• Active Oklahoma RN license or compact license
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Recent travel experience is preferred
• Ability to provide work history, current skills checklist, and 2 supervisory references

Education

• Candidates' Permanent Address (Facility will consider local candidates at a reduced rate)

Knowledge & Skills

• Medication administration best practices
• Wound care and dressing changes
• IV therapy and catheter insertion
• Patient monitoring and vital sign assessment
• Operating and adjusting medical equipment
• Medical-Surgical nursing fundamentals
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• NIH Stroke Scale assessment

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to make your travel assignment feel like home
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance coverage
• 401K retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off to relax and recharge
• Travel reimbursement for your assignment
• 24/7 support from a dedicated team that values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Lawton, Oklahoma

Lawton, Oklahoma offers the natural beauty of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, perfect for hiking and wildlife viewing. Spend a relaxing day at Lake Lawtonka, explore local history at the Museum of the Great Plains, or take a short drive to the charming town of Medicine Park. With Fort Sill nearby, you'll find plenty of activities to fill your time off and great weekend trip options to Oklahoma City and beyond.

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