Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $2,124 to $2,221 per week in Lawton, OK

Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room
Location: Lawton, OK
Agency: Empower Professionals Inc.
Pay: $2,124 to $2,221 per week
Shift Information: Days
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/19/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Empower Professionals Inc. to find a qualified OR RN in Lawton, Oklahoma, 73503!

Registered Nurse – Operating Room – Days – 6:30 AM–3:00 PM – Relocation Candidates Welcome Location: Lawton, OK Duration: 13 Weeks Specialty: Operating Room Shift Time: Days – 6:30 AM–3:00 PM Guaranteed Hours: 36 Hours/Week Start: 11/19/2026 We are seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) to join a Level II trauma center in Lawton, OK. In this role, you will provide expert perioperative nursing care across the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases of patient care. You will collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the broader surgical team to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes for every patient. Key Responsibilities • Perform comprehensive preoperative patient assessments and prepare patients for surgical procedures • Serve as scrub or circulating nurse during a variety of surgical cases including general, orthopedic, and specialty procedures • Maintain strict sterile field technique and ensure adherence to aseptic protocols throughout each case • Accurately document intraoperative nursing care, counts, and patient responses in the electronic health record • Anticipate surgeon needs and manage surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment during procedures • Conduct thorough sponge, instrument, and sharps counts in accordance with facility policy before, during, and after surgery • Communicate critical patient information during handoffs to PACU or ICU nursing staff using standardized reporting tools ✅ Requirements • Active OK or Compact RN license • N, A certifications • 2+ years of Operating Room experience • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred • CNOR certification preferred Pay Pay range: $2,124 to $2,221 per week. Travel OR RN package: up to $2,221/week (36 hours) = $29/hour taxable + up to $1,177/week in travel reimbursements if eligible under IRS tax-home and expense rules. Local package: $59/hour fully taxable ($2,124/week for 36 hours). Overtime paid in accordance with applicable wage-and-hour laws and the assignment agreement. Actual compensation varies based on hours worked, assignment terms and travel reimbursement eligibility.

About Empower Professionals Inc.

Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, Empower Professionals Inc. is a privately owned, certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) with more than 20 years of experience connecting skilled professionals with leading organizations. We serve clients across healthcare, pharma, financial services, energy and education, and we have built our reputation on accountability, transparency and long-term relationships. Travel nurses choose Empower because we treat every clinician as a partner, not a placement. Our recruiters take the time to understand your specialty, preferred locations and career goals, then match you with assignments that fit. We offer [competitive weekly pay, housing stipends, health/dental/vision benefits, 401(k), license reimbursement], along with [24/7 clinical support] and a dedicated recruiter who stays with you from your first submission to your final shift. We have placed N number clinicians in [specialties, e.g. ICU, ER, Med-Surg, L&D] roles across [states or regions]. Apply today and let Empower help you take the next step in your nursing career.

Requirements

Active OK or Compact RN license N, A certifications 2+ years of Operating Room experience Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred CNOR certification preferred

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