Med Surg Registered Nurse
Job Description
Registered Nurse - Med-Surg Telemetry
Location: Lawton, OK
Shift Time: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Schedule: 12-hour day shifts (0645–1900)
Weekend Requirements: Rotation Required
On-Call Requirements: Rotation Required
Employment Type: Permanent
Compensation and Bonuses
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Hourly Rate: $30 – $38.82 (based on experience)
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Shift Differentials and Clinical Pathway Available
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Sign-On Bonus: $6,000
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Relocation Bonus: $2,000 (Candidate must relocate to Lawton, OK — relocation to surrounding areas such as Elgin or Cache does not qualify)
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Permanent Placement Fee: 21%
Job Description
The Med-Surg Registered Nurse is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive nursing care for patients through assessment, nursing diagnosis, and care planning. The nurse will collaborate with ancillary and interdisciplinary team members to uphold standards of professional nursing in a clinical setting.
Responsibilities include:
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Delivering patient care across a diverse population, from infants to geriatrics
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Working in a 12-bed unit used for overflow patients
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Managing a typical patient load of 1:4–5, depending on acuity
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Monitoring patient conditions using telemetry equipment
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Caring for patients with conditions such as heart failure, diabetes, and gastrointestinal diseases
Requirements
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Authorized to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oklahoma – Required
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NIH Stroke Scale Certification – Required (or willing to obtain)
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BLS Certification – Required
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Minimum 6 months of nursing experience – Required
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – Preferred