Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,074 per week in Lawton, OK

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Lawton, OK
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,074 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/13/2026

About the Position

Job Title

Telemetry Med/Surg Registered Nurse

Job Summary

Join our dedicated nursing team for a 13-week contract assignment in Lawton, Oklahoma. This role is based on a 13-bed Medical-Surgical unit with Telemetry capabilities, providing comprehensive care to a diverse adult patient population.

As a Telemetry Med/Surg Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, managing a patient ratio of 1:5, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including comprehensive assessments, medication administration, and wound care, for a diverse adult patient population.
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and other vital signs, responding to changes in patient condition promptly and effectively.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Educate patients and their families on health conditions, medications, and discharge instructions to promote self-management and recovery.
• Maintain accurate and thorough electronic health records (EHR) documentation in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, adhering to all hospital policies, procedures, and safety protocols.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of recent experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care Medical-Surgical or Telemetry setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation and telemetry monitoring.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Competency in medication administration, IV therapy, and wound care.
• Ability to manage multiple patients effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Proficiency with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.

Shift Details

This is a 13-week contract assignment starting on August 13, 2026. Shifts are 12 hours, typically from 06:45 AM to 07:15 PM, working 3 days per week. Call requirements: Not specified. Weekend rotations: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Oklahoma or a compact state license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (AHA).