Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health - $1,700 to $1,900 per week in Lawton, OK

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Lawton
Posted on: January 16, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Behavioral Health Location: Lawton, OK Agency: RadGov, Inc Pay: $1,700 to $1,900 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with RadGov, Inc to find a qualified Behavioral Health RN in Lawton, Oklahoma, 73503! Subject Line: Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health / Critical Care - $1,700 to $1,900 per week in Lawton, OK Registered Nurse (RN) Location: Lawton, OK Agency: RadGov , Inc Pay: $1700 - $1900 /week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position Join a team in GENESIS for a rewarding RN ER contract! Competitive pay, full support, and multiple bonus opportunities. Location: Lawton, OK Assignment: 13 Weeks | Night 3x12-Hour Guaranteed Hours: 36 Weekly Pay Package Weekly Tax Free Stipend to be paid $0.00 Weekly Straight Pay (Taxable) $1,908.00 Weekly Overtime Pay (Taxable) $0.00 Weekly Gross $1,908.00 Job Summary : The Behavioral Health Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to adolescents with mental health conditions in an inpatient setting. This role involves comprehensive assessment, treatment planning, medication administration, therapeutic communication, crisis intervention, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote patient safety and recovery. Key Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and ongoing patient evaluations Develop, implement, and document individualized treatment plans Administer medications and monitor for therapeutic effects and adverse reactions Provide therapeutic communication, emotional support, and crisis intervention Monitor patient behavior, safety, and overall well-being Educate patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and coping strategies Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals Ensure a safe, structured, and supportive treatment environment Required Qualifications Minimum 6 months of Adolescent Behavioral Health experience Active Oklahoma RN License (must be active at time of submission) BLS certification (AHA) – required prior to start Must be 21 years of age or older Preferred Qualifications Handle with Care Certification Submission Requirements Complete work history Permanent address (local candidates within 50 miles considered at reduced rate) Proof of required certifications and licenses Facility Overview Southwestern Medical Center is a 199-bed acute care hospital serving the Lawton–Ft. Sill area. The facility is nationally recognized for excellence, earning high ratings from CMS, Healthgrades, and Leapfrog , and has been featured multiple times on Newsweek’s Best Hospitals list. The hospital is dedicated to combining advanced medical care with compassionate, patient-centered service. Additional Policies & Notes Local Candidates: Within 50 miles receive 11% lower rate than travel rate On-Call Pay: $2/hour with a 1-hour minimum No OT, Holiday, or Call-Back rate multipliers Non-Compete: Former Southwestern Medical Center employees must wait 6 months before returning via agency Rebate: 1% rebate applies to billings (excluding passthrough expenses) Apply now to start your next travel adventure! Thank You 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Advocating for patients becomes more nuanced when dealing with diverse populations. Travel nursing exposes you to different patient advocacy scenarios, refining your advocacy skills. Advocating for patients from diverse backgrounds and with different healthcare needs refines your patient advocacy skills, making you a more effective advocate in various healthcare settings. Travel nurses may benefit from tax advantages such as housing stipends and per diems, helping them maximize their income and financial stability. Travel nurses may find themselves in challenging situations that require effective crisis management. This experience can be valuable in emergency healthcare settings and disaster response teams. Travel nursing exposes you to various healthcare professionals, including industry leaders and experts. Networking with these individuals can open doors to mentorship and career advancement opportunities. 29152242EXPTEMP

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