Travel Med/Tele RN - $1,818 per week

American Traveler 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: 6 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 6 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift acute care position requiring 18+ months of recent Med/Tele experience and a TX or compact RN license.

Details

• Acute care Med/Surg Telemetry unit (25 beds) in a rural hospital setting
• Patient ratios of 5-6:1 with common diagnoses including CHF, diabetes, pneumonia, and CKD
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts, every other weekend required
• Charting via Paragon system, transitioning to Epic in late October 2026
• RNs responsible for reading telemetry strips while tele monitor techs observe patients
• PCTs present on the unit at a 12:1 ratio
• Heparin drip titration required
• Respiratory equipment on unit includes CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow
• Float requirement to all Med/Surg units and possibly PCU for tele holds prior to transfer
• Charge Nurses, House Supervisors, and Nurse Educators available for support
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated; schedule set based on facility needs

Requirements

• Active TX or Compact RN license required
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• Minimum 18 months of recent Med/Surg Telemetry experience required
• Strong communication and time management skills required
• Rural hospital experience preferred
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips required
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care on a busy Med/Surg Telemetry unit within a community-focused rural hospital
• Department orientation includes two shadow/orientation shifts
• Navy blue scrub color required
• Holiday coverage required
• No call or standby requirements
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year
• Candidates previously employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-767301. 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: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

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