Travel Med Surg Tele RN - $1,944 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Lufkin, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Lufkin, TX | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 24-bed Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit with a 6:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Care for patients with common diagnoses including CHF, diabetes, pneumonia, CKD, and med/surg telemetry conditions
• Read and interpret telemetry strips; telemetry monitor techs are present on the unit but RNs are required to independently read strips
• Manage patients requiring respiratory support including CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen
• Float to all med/surg units as needed
• Work every other weekend and participate in required holiday coverage

Required Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted RN license
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry/cardiac monitor strips
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts, including every other weekend and required holidays
• Willingness to float to all med/surg units as assigned

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a Medical Surgical/Telemetry setting
• Familiarity with caring for patients on CPAP, BiPAP, or high-flow oxygen
• Experience working with patient care technicians (PCTs) in a team-based care model

Why Join Us

• Work alongside a supportive team that includes Charge Nurses, House Supervisors, and Nurse Educators available on unit
• Structured department orientation provided to set you up for success from day one

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #789648. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical/Tele

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