TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Lufkin, Texas, 75904!
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Telemetry
Location
Lufkin, TX | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | 12-Hour Shifts | 36 hrs/week or 36/48 hrs bi-weekly | Every other weekend required | Holidays required | No call or standby requirement
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 25-bed Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit with 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 accurately using the Paragon charting system (facility 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 Paragon or EPIC electronic health record systems
- Experience managing patients on CPAP, BiPAP, or high-flow oxygen
Why Join Us
- Work alongside stable, long-tenured leadership in a facility that values and relies on travel nurses as essential members of the care team
- Gain meaningful experience serving a rural community with consistent support from charge nurses, house supervisors, and nurse educators on every shift