Cross Country Nurses 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, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Medical Surgical with Telemetry nurses are sought for a healthcare facility in Lufkin, Texas. This position involves providing comprehensive patient care within a med/surg telemetry unit, utilizing a virtual integrated care nursing model. The role requires adherence to the assigned schedule and effective communication to ensure quality patient outcomes.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, with scheduling managed by the organization; weekend work every other weekend is required.
- Required Qualifications: BLS Certification; minimum of 3 years of experience as an RN in a med/surg telemetry setting; Licensure to submit; location in Texas with at least 3 years of experience preferred.
- Preferred Qualifications: Ability to work within a virtual integrated care nursing model; excellent communication and time management skills.
- Float: Will float to all medical/surgical units.
- Additional Information: Transitioned to a Virtual Integrated Care Nursing (VIC) model. Must work the given schedule; beds are 24, with patient ratios of 6/1. Common diagnoses include CHF, diabetes, PNA, CKD, and musculoskeletal conditions. RNs are not required to titrate drips. This unit ensures patient safety through telemonitoring, with RNs reading strips and monitoring patients. Charge nurses and nurse educators are available on-site. PCTs are present on the unit. Equipment includes Cpap, Bipap, and high-flow devices. Department orientation is completed, and scrubs are navy blue.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1295605. 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 With Telemetry
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus