Travel Med/Tele RN - $1,847 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: 10/26/2026
• 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 | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts | Onsite | Every other weekend required | Holidays required | Expected 36 hours/week or 36/48 hours bi-weekly based on facility needs | Block scheduling cannot be accommodated

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 25-bed Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit with patient ratios of 5–6:1, managing common diagnoses including CHF, diabetes, pneumonia, CKD, and general med/surg telemetry cases
• Read and interpret telemetry strips independently; telemetry monitor techs are present but RNs are responsible for strip reading
• Titrate Heparin drips as needed; manage patients on CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen therapy
• Float to all med/surg units and potentially to the PCU to care for telemetry holds awaiting transfer
• Collaborate with Charge Nurses, House Supervisors, and Nurse Educators to support unit operations and patient safety
• Document using the Paragon charting system, with a transition to EPIC expected in October 2026

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience working in a rural hospital setting
• Familiarity with Heparin drip titration and management of respiratory support patients (CPAP, BiPAP, high-flow)
• Experience with Paragon or EPIC electronic health record systems

Why Join Us

• Join a stable, well-managed unit with consistent long-tenured leadership and a meaningful role in serving a rural community's healthcare needs
• Orientation support provided through dedicated shadow/orientation shifts to help travelers integrate smoothly into the unit

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #786318. 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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