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Travel Med/Tele RN - $1,847 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing

  • Lufkin, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • $1,847 Per Week

Highlights

Join a stable, well-managed unit with consistent long-tenured leadership and strong support structures including Charge Nurses, House Supervisors, and Nurse Educators. Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift | 12-Hour Shifts | 36 hours/week or 36/48 hours bi-weekly | Every other weekend required | Holidays required.

Numbers & Facts

LocationLufkin, TX

Description

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: 08/31/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Lufkin, TX

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift | 12-Hour Shifts | 36 hours/week or 36/48 hours bi-weekly | Every other weekend required | Holidays required

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care on a 25-bed Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit with nurse-to-patient ratios of 5–6:1
  • Monitor and interpret telemetry strips independently; telemetry monitor techs are on unit but RNs must be able to read strips
  • Titrate Heparin drips as required; manage patients on CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen
  • Care for patients with common diagnoses including CHF, diabetes, pneumonia, CKD, and general med/surg telemetry conditions
  • Float to all med/surg units and potentially to PCU to care for telemetry holds prior to transfer
  • Document using current Paragon charting system, with transition to EPIC anticipated in October 2026

Required Qualifications

  • Active RN licensure in the state of Texas or compact licensure eligibility
  • Minimum 18 months of recent Medical Surgical/Telemetry experience
  • Current BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
  • Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips independently
  • Strong communication and time management skills
  • Ability to work as a team player in a high-traveler-reliance environment without block scheduling

Preferred Experience / Skills

  • Prior experience working in a rural hospital setting
  • Familiarity with Paragon or EPIC electronic health record systems
  • Experience managing patients on CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen

Why Join Us

  • Join a stable, well-managed unit with consistent long-tenured leadership and strong support structures including Charge Nurses, House Supervisors, and Nurse Educators
  • Make a meaningful impact by providing essential care to patients in an underserved rural community

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #767730. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical/Tele

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

 

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

 

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

 

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others

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