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: 09/28/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS Telemetry) registered nurse position is based in a rural hospital. This role involves caring for adult patients with diagnoses such as heart failure, diabetes, pneumonia, chronic kidney disease, and medical/surgical issues. The nurse will work in a fast-paced environment requiring effective communication and time management skills. The position supports a team-oriented approach to provide quality patient care to the community.
Job Details:
- Location: Rural hospital setting.
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts with start time at 7:00 a.m., working every other weekend.
- Required Qualifications: BLS (American Heart Association); ACLS certification; minimum of 2 years of recent Medical Surgical with Telemetry experience; proficiency in reading strips for telemetry monitoring; ability to titrate Heparin drips; licensed to practice as a registered nurse.
- Patient Population: Patients with diagnoses including congestive heart failure, diabetes, pneumonia, CKD, and medical/surgical conditions.
- Bed and nurse ratios: 25 beds; 5-6 patients per nurse.
- Equipment: Cpap, Bipap, high-flow oxygen devices.
- Additional Information: Orientation includes two shadow/orientation shifts; transitioned to electronic charting system (EPIC) starting October 30, 2026; will float to other medical-surgical units and possibly to PCU to care for telemetry holds.
- Shift Coverage: No block scheduling; schedule based on facility needs, managed by the nursing leadership.
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 #1313405. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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