Location: Lawton, OK

Start Date: 03-26-2026

End Date: 06-25-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

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

• Prepare, administer and accurately document prescribed medications to ensure safe patient care
• Start and manage IV therapy, including IV insertion and maintenance
• Perform wound care and dressing changes to promote healing and prevent infection
• Insert and manage catheters with attention to patient comfort and clinical best practices
• Monitor and record vital signs, interpreting measurements and reporting changes promptly
• Adjust and operate specialized medical equipment, interpreting outputs and trends
• Assess patients’ condition continually and report adverse reactions or clinical changes in a timely manner
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license — eligible to work in Oklahoma
• Minimum 2 years of Med-Surg nursing experience (required)
• NIHSS certification (facility requests this; link provided to complete if needed)
• Current basic life support (BLS) and any facility-required certifications (obtainable if not active)
• Clear work history and permanent address information (facility considers local candidates within 50 miles)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong medication administration skills and accurate documentation habits
• Proficiency in IV therapy and IV insertion techniques
• Competence in wound care and dressing changes
• Skilled in catheter insertion and management
• Solid ability to monitor, interpret and report vital signs and patient assessments
• Comfortable adjusting and interpreting readings from specialized medical equipment
• Good communication, teamwork and clinical judgment in fast-paced settings

Benefits

• Supportive orientation and onboarding (Nursing Travelers start orientation on Thursdays)
• Licensure assistance and credentialing support to get you ready to work
• Medical, dental and vision options to keep you healthy
• Paid time off and opportunities to recharge between assignments
• Professional development and training opportunities, including certification resources
• A collaborative team environment where your contributions matter
• Travel logistics support and help navigating local placement policies
• Referral and recognition programs to celebrate great work

Travel Perks: Explore Lawton, OK

Lawton is a great base for outdoor adventure and local culture. Explore the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge and climb Mount Scott for sweeping views, stroll the quaint cobblestone shops and eateries in nearby Medicine Park, visit the Museum of the Great Plains to learn regional history, or enjoy lakes, hiking and birdwatching nearby. Fort Sill offers military history and events, and there are plenty of relaxed local diners and parks for weekend downtime.

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