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, days
• 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 | Days | 12-Hour Shifts | Onsite | Every other weekend required | Holidays required | Block scheduling cannot be accommodated — scheduling is based on facility needs

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 25-bed Medical Surgical / Telemetry unit with patient ratios of 5–6:1, with PCT support at 12:1
• Monitor and interpret telemetry strips independently; telemetry monitor techs are present but RNs are expected to read strips
• Titrate Heparin drips as needed; 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 the PCU to care for telemetry holds awaiting transfer
• Document using the Paragon charting system (facility is transitioning to EPIC in October 2026)

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in the state of Texas (or compact eligibility)
• Minimum 18 months of recent Medical Surgical / Telemetry experience
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required or may be required
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips independently
• Strong communication and time management skills; must be a collaborative team player

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience working in a rural hospital setting
• Familiarity with Heparin drip titration protocols
• Experience managing patients on CPAP, BiPAP, or high-flow oxygen
• Adaptability in environments with variable staff continuity

Why Join Us

• Join a stable, well-managed unit with consistent long-tenured leadership in a community that genuinely relies on and values traveling healthcare professionals
• Expected 36 hours per week with the possibility of 48-hour bi-weekly scheduling, offering flexibility in overall weekly commitment

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #789637. 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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