
Travel Registered Nurse - Surgical Unit in Lawton, OK
Job Description
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Job Description and Requirements
• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 03/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel
Opportunity:
RN - Med Surg
Job Details:
• Provide nursing care to patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex
• Care for pre and post-operative surgical patients including those with new drains, wounds, trachs, ostomies, NGT or DHT
• Handle patient ratios of 5:1 for surgical patients and 3:1 for step-down area patients
• Assume responsibility for assigned group of patients
• Document patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments
• Assist physicians in examinations and minor diagnostic procedures
• Obtain and monitor physiological data of patients
• Administer medications as prescribed and monitor intravenous infusions and blood products
• Interact with families and patients regarding care plans and discharge planning
• Make referrals for patient care needs and delegate tasks to support staff
• Must have travel experience and level 1 experience required
• Stepdown/PCU experience required
• Must have acute care surgical floor experience
• ENT and/or Transplant experience preferred
• 1 year of nursing experience required
• Associate's Degree in Nursing from accredited program required
• Current Oklahoma RN License or multistate compact RN License required
• Current Basic Life Support certification from American Heart Association required
• Must demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills
• Computer skills required
Facility:
This academic medical center serves as a major teaching hospital and regional referral center, providing comprehensive healthcare services including advanced surgical specialties. The facility features specialized units including medical-surgical floors with step-down capabilities, offering a wide range of patient care experiences. The organization emphasizes evidence-based nursing practices and maintains high standards for patient care delivery in both pre and post-operative settings.
Location:
Oklahoma City, OK
Oklahoma City offers a vibrant urban environment with a low cost of living and diverse cultural attractions, making it an excellent place for healthcare professionals to build their careers. The city provides numerous recreational opportunities, a thriving arts scene, and strong community connections while maintaining the amenities of a major metropolitan area.
Adex Job ID #36817558. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
ADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.
Benefits
• Referral bonus
Job Details
Medical Speciality
Medical SurgicalSurgeryTravel Nursing
Employment Type
Travel nursing
Required License
RN (Registered Nurse)
Work Setting
HospitalAcute careLevel I trauma centerTeaching hospital
About ADEX Medical
ADEX Medical Staffing is a healthcare staffing solutions provider that offers client relations and nurse recruiting services. They specialize in helping healthcare professionals explore travel nursing careers across various locations and clinical settings, providing options for short- and long-term assignments.