Location: Lawton, Oklahoma

Start Date: 02-23-2026

End Date: 05-25-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $53 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

• Conduct thorough mental health assessments for children and adolescents to identify needs and strengths
• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with patients and families
• Administer medications safely and monitor patient responses with careful attention
• Provide therapeutic communication and crisis intervention to support stabilization and recovery
• Monitor patient well-being, document clinical changes, and maintain accurate, timely records
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment options, and coping strategies
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and ensure a safe therapeutic environment

Qualifications

• Active Oklahoma state nursing license required (must be active at time of submission)
• BLS (AHA) certification required prior to start
• Minimum 6 months of Children Behavioral Health experience — required
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Medication administration experience and strong clinical documentation skills
• Handle with Care Certification preferred (nice-to-have)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong skills in patient assessment and treatment planning for pediatric behavioral health
• Skilled in medication administration and monitoring
• Therapeutic communication and crisis intervention expertise
• Accurate clinical documentation and electronic charting
• Ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams
• Comfort working in an acute care hospital setting with children and families

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend options available to help you settle in quickly
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan to support your long-term goals
• Life insurance and disability coverage for peace of mind
• Paid time off so you can recharge and come back at your best
• Travel reimbursement and licensure assistance to make relocation easier
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement for required credentials
• A supportive team that values YOU and your professional growth
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates

Travel Perks: Explore Lawton, Oklahoma

Explore the natural beauty near Lawton: hike and wildlife-watch at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge and climb scenic Mount Scott, relax or fish at Lake Lawtonka, and learn local history at Fort Sill and the Comanche National Museum. Enjoy a friendly downtown with local restaurants and weekend markets, plus easy access to outdoor adventures and scenic drives — perfect for getaway weekends between shifts.

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