Travel Med/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 | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 24-bed Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit operating under a virtual integrated care (VIC) nursing model, with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 6:1
• Monitor and care for patients with common diagnoses including CHF, diabetes, pneumonia, CKD, and general med/surg telemetry conditions
• Read and interpret telemetry strips; telemetry monitor techs are present on the unit but RNs are expected to independently read strips
• Manage care for patients requiring respiratory support including CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen
• Float to all med/surg units as needed
• Adhere to manager-assigned scheduling, including every-other-weekend and holiday requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in the state of Texas or compact license eligibility
• Experience in Medical Surgical and/or Telemetry nursing
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry/cardiac strips independently
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Ability to work an assigned schedule; block scheduling is not available

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience caring for patients with CHF, CKD, diabetes, or pneumonia
• Familiarity with virtual integrated care (VIC) nursing models
• Experience working alongside PCTs and in a team-based unit environment

Why Join Us

• Work within a well-supported unit that includes Charge Nurses, House Supervisors, Nurse Educators, and PCTs to assist with patient care
• Gain experience in an innovative virtual integrated care nursing model within an active med/surg telemetry environment

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #789646. 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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