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Med/Surg | LPN

GHR HealthcareLawton, OKTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Lawton, OK
Job type
Travel
Profession
LPN / LVN
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 15, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$35.14
Weekly
$1,265
Yearly (full-time)
$65,780
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
November 5, 2026

This job pays about $35.14/hour — 25% above the median for LPN / LVN jobs in Oklahoma ($28.04/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

LPN / LVN jobs in Oklahoma right now

  • 14 open LPN / LVN jobs in Oklahoma from 5 agencies, 11 of them in Lawton.
  • Pay in these listings: $11.76 – $50.00/hour, median $33.63/hour.
  • Typical LPN / LVN pay in Oklahoma: $28.04/hour ($58,323/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($40.00/hour across 3 jobs).

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Job description

Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) – Adult Medical-Surgical Unit in Lawton, Oklahoma

Apply now for a 13-week travel LPN/LVN nursing contract in Lawton, Oklahoma, providing compassionate care on an on-site adult medical-surgical unit. Enjoy consistent 12-hour day shifts, a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio, and the opportunity to support patients across the lifespan within a collaborative clinical team. Lawton offers affordable living, a welcoming community, and convenient access to outdoor recreation in southwest Oklahoma.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Specialty: Adult Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • Location: Lawton, Oklahoma 73505
  • Healthcare Setting: On-site, 13-bed adult medical-surgical unit
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,230–$1,300
  • Start Date: November 5, 2026
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks, through February 4, 2027
  • Schedule: 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
  • Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:5

LPN/LVN Job Requirements

  • Active LPN/LVN license eligible for practice in Oklahoma
  • At least 6 months of recent adult medical-surgical nursing experience
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Ability to provide safe, compassionate nursing care to infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
  • Strong patient assessment, communication, organization, and teamwork skills

Adult Medical-Surgical LPN Responsibilities

  • Assess patients and contribute to individualized nursing diagnoses and care plans
  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients during 12-hour day shifts
  • Administer medications and treatments in accordance with approved standards and patient care plans
  • Monitor patient conditions, recognize changes in status, and promptly communicate concerns to the appropriate care team members
  • Document assessments, interventions, outcomes, and patient responses accurately and in a timely manner
  • Collaborate with nurses, providers, ancillary staff, patients, and families to support coordinated patient care
  • Maintain professional nursing practice standards and promote a safe patient-care environment

Apply now to join this Oklahoma healthcare team as a travel LPN/LVN in Lawton and make a meaningful difference in adult medical-surgical patient care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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