Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma in Lawton, OK

Job Description: The Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) provides high-quality, compassionate, and timely care to patients of all ages in a fast-paced, 36-bed Emergency Department that serves approximately 59,000 patients annually. The ED RN is responsible for rapid assessment, prioritization, intervention, and evaluation of patients presenting with a wide range of emergent and urgent conditions. This role requires strong critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Key Responsibilities · Perform comprehensive and focused assessments of patients presenting with emergent, urgent, or non-urgent conditions. · Triage patients using evidence-based triage protocols to determine acuity levels and initiate appropriate care. · Provide rapid intervention and stabilization for patients experiencing medical, surgical, traumatic, psychiatric, and pediatric emergencies. · Administer medications, treatments, and procedures in accordance with hospital policy and provider orders. · Operate and monitor medical equipment such as cardiac monitors, infusion pumps, ventilators, and point-of-care testing devices. · Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, EMS personnel, and other healthcare team members. · Coordinate patient care, including diagnostic testing, re-evaluation, disposition planning, and patient education. · Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record. · Participate in rapid response, trauma activations, code blue, stroke, and STEMI protocols as required. · Maintain strict adherence to infection control, safety guidelines, and hospital standards. · Support a culture of patient-centered care, empathy, and service excellence in a high-volume ED environment. Qualifications Required: · Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Oklahoma (or compact license). · Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification. Preferred/Required within timeframe after hire: · TNCC and ENPC certifications. · Prior experience in Emergency Nursing, Critical Care, or high-acuity settings. Skills & Abilities · Strong critical thinking and rapid decision-making skills. · Ability to work effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. · Excellent communication and teamwork ability. · Competency in trauma care, cardiac care, and stabilizing critically ill patients. · Ability to remain calm and focused during high-stress situations. Working Conditions · Fast-paced, high-acuity Emergency Department with 36 beds. · Frequent exposure to trauma and critical illness. · Requires standing, walking, lifting, and performing physical tasks throughout the shift. · Collaboration with a diverse healthcare team and EMS partners serving the Lawton community and surrounding areas. Position Urgency: Quick Start Shifts: Days (7a-7p) State License Details: Must Be Currently Active Minimum Years of Experience: 2 Minimum Guaranteed Hours: 36 Specialty Type: Nursing Sub Specialty: Emergency Room Nurse General Certifications: ACLSBLS/BCLSPALS Bilingual: No EMR Used: Allscripts Holiday Coverage Required: Yes

Location: Lawton, Oklahoma, US

Posted Date: 11/22/2025