Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $52 to $56 per hour in Lawton, OK

United Health Care Staffing, Inc.

Lawton, OK

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$52–$56
SKILLS
Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), Cerebral Vascular Accident, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Emergency Nursing, Establish Priorities, Healthcare, Logistics, Medication Administration, Nursing, Onboarding, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Registered Nurse (RN), Reimbursement, Team Player, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Trauma-Neuro Intensive Care (TNCC)
LOCATION
Lawton, OK
POSTED
30+ days ago

Location: Lawton, OK

Start Date: 04-09-2026

End Date: 07-09-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (specific days not listed in posting)

Hours per Week: 36

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
  • Perform rapid and accurate triage to identify patient acuity and prioritize care
  • Conduct thorough patient assessments and initiate immediate interventions
  • Provide advanced life support and emergency stabilization (ACLS/BLS/PALS protocols)
  • Manage trauma patients and coordinate care with the multidisciplinary ED team
  • Administer medications, treatments, and procedures safely and document thoroughly
  • Communicate clearly with patients, families, and providers during high-stress situations
  • Maintain accurate, timely charting and handoffs to ensure continuity of care
  • Participate in emergency drills and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes
Qualifications
  • Active Oklahoma RN license or compact license accepted
  • Minimum 2 years of emergency/ER nursing experience required
  • Current ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), PALS (AHA) and NIHSS certifications
  • TNCC preferred
  • Recent travel nurse experience highly preferred
  • Two supervisory reference forms completed within the last two years
  • Up-to-date skills checklist relevant to emergency nursing (within 1 year)
Knowledge & Skills
  • Strong triage and patient assessment skills in the emergency setting
  • Trauma nursing experience and familiarity with ED protocols
  • Proficiency with ACLS, BLS, PALS interventions and NIHSS stroke assessments
  • Critical thinking and fast decision-making under pressure
  • Excellent communication and teamwork in a high-acuity environment
  • Comfortable with ED documentation and electronic medical records
  • Ability to manage multiple simultaneous patients and prioritize effectively
Benefits
  • Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to help with relocation and stay
  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
  • Licensure assistance & reimbursement to simplify state/corporate requirements
  • Paid time off so you can recharge after intense shifts
  • A supportive ED team that values your clinical judgment and growth
  • Professional development and training opportunities to boost your skills
  • Flexible scheduling options where possible to help balance life and work
  • Credentialing and onboarding support for a smooth start
Travel Perks: Explore Lawton, OK

Explore Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge for hiking, wildlife viewing and scenic drives; climb or picnic at Mount Scott; wander the charming Medicine Park with its cobblestone streets and shops; visit historic Fort Sill and its museums; enjoy fishing and boating at nearby Lake Lawtonka; sample local restaurants and weekend trips to Oklahoma City for bigger-city amenities — plenty to do on your days off!

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