Location: Lawton, OK

Start Date: 03-29-2026

End Date: 06-28-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 12-hour night shifts (night), exact start/end times vary by facility; 36-hour guarantee; days of week not specifically listed

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $70 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 monitor critically ill patients across MICU, SICU, CVICU and Neuro ICU with vigilance and clinical judgment
• Manage ventilators, hemodynamics, and advanced critical-care modalities as patient needs require
• Deliver timely ACLS/BLS/PALS interventions following established protocols
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and communicate changes in patient status to the interdisciplinary team
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, and other disciplines to create and implement care plans
• Support families with compassionate updates and education during emotionally charged moments
• Adapt to unit needs including floating to CVCU or ED while maintaining high standards of care
• Participate in orientation and precepting as needed to support unit consistency and traveler integration

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure for Oklahoma (Compact licensure accepted)
• ACLS (AHA) required
• BLS (AHA) required
• PALS (AHA) required
• Critical care / ICU nursing experience (comfortable with high-acuity patients and staffing ratios mainly 1:2)
• Willingness to work 12-hour night shifts and float between related critical-care areas as needed

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong critical care knowledge: ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, invasive lines and titratable drips
• Familiarity with ICU workflows across medical, surgical, cardiovascular and neuro specialties
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced critical care environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with interdisciplinary staff
• Pediatric care readiness for occasional pediatric patients when needed
• Comfort with staffing ratio adjustments and floating protocols

Benefits

• 36-hour guarantee on 12-hour night shift assignments — predictable hours when you need them
• Structured nursing orientation (nursing travelers begin orientation on Thursdays) to help you hit the floor confidently
• Work at a 265-bed regional referral center with a collaborative, mission-driven team
• Chance to practice across MICU, SICU, CVICU and Neuro ICU — varied, high-acuity experience
• Compact RN licensure accepted (Oklahoma; Compact allowed) to simplify credentialing
• Access to professional development resources (NIH/NIHSS certification link provided by facility)
• Be part of a community-focused hospital that values compassionate care
• Supportive environment with clear staffing ratio expectations (primarily 1:2 in ICU)

Travel Perks: Explore Lawton, OK

Explore the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge nearby for hiking, wildlife viewing and scenic drives (Mount Scott is a local favorite). Visit historic Fort Sill to soak up military history, stroll the cobblestone streets and shops of Medicine Park, or enjoy outdoor time at Lake Lawtonka. Lawton offers a friendly small-town vibe with local dining, community events and easy weekend escapes to regional parks and natural areas.

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