Location: Lawton, Oklahoma

Start Date: 01-29-2026

End Date: 04-30-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour night shifts, 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM (12-hour nights); schedule varies, flexibility required (NO BLOCK SCHEDULING); orientation for nursing travelers begins Thursdays

Hours per Week: 38

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 cardiac and stepdown nursing care for STEMI/NSTEMI, CHF, post-cardiothoracic surgery patients, and those requiring noninvasive ventilation
• Continuously monitor telemetry and respond to arrhythmias and acute cardiac events using ACLS protocols
• Manage IV antiarrhythmic therapies and care for central vascular care unit (CVCU) holds
• Float to Med/Surg and ER areas as needed to support patient flow and ensure safe handoffs
• Perform rapid stroke assessments using NIHSS and collaborate on time-sensitive interventions
• Communicate clearly with physicians, multidisciplinary teams, patients, and families to coordinate care plans
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and contribute to unit quality and safety initiatives

Qualifications

• Current Oklahoma RN license (Compact allowed)
• Minimum 6 months of Stepdown nursing experience required
• Ability and willingness to float to Med/Surg and ER to accept CVCU/Med Surg holds
• ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required or active copy preferred
• Comfort working in a telemetry/cardiac stepdown environment and managing higher-acuity patients

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry interpretation and cardiac rhythm recognition
• Familiarity with management of STEMI/NSTEMI and CHF patients
• Experience with noninvasive ventilation and post-cardiothoracic surgery care
• Skilled in IV medication administration including antiarrhythmics
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and rapid decision-making skills
• Effective communication and teamwork across disciplines
• Proficiency with electronic health record documentation

Benefits

• A supportive team that values you and your clinical expertise
• Licensure assistance and certification support for ACLS and NIHSS
• Comprehensive orientation to get you comfortable on the unit
• Travel perks including help settling in and local resource guidance
• Opportunity to work in a 33-bed cardiovascular care unit with experienced clinicians
• Professional growth through exposure to STEMI/NSTEMI, cardiothoracic postop care, and advanced telemetry cases
• A patient-focused culture where your assessments and interventions make a direct impact

Travel Perks: Explore Lawton, Oklahoma

Explore the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge with scenic hikes and bison sightings, climb Mount Scott for panoramic views, stroll the cobblestone streets of Medicine Park, relax at nearby Lake Lawtonka, and visit Fort Sill and the Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center to get a feel for local history and culture. Weekend road trips to nearby scenic areas and small towns make the area a great base for outdoor enthusiasts.

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