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: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Lufkin, TX

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts | 36 hours/week or 36/48 hours bi-weekly | Every other weekend required | Holidays required

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
• Manage and care for patients with common diagnoses including CHF, diabetes, pneumonia, CKD, and general med/surg telemetry conditions
• Operate and monitor respiratory equipment including CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen devices
• Float to all med/surg units and potentially to PCU to care for telemetry holds prior to patient transfer
• Document patient care using the current Paragon charting system, with a transition to EPIC anticipated in October 2026

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license with a minimum of 18 months of recent Medical Surgical/Telemetry experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Ability to independently read and interpret telemetry strips
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Ability to work a facility-driven schedule; block scheduling cannot be accommodated
• Willingness to work every other weekend and required holidays

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience working in a rural hospital setting
• Familiarity with Paragon or EPIC electronic health record systems
• Experience caring for patients requiring CPAP, BiPAP, or high-flow oxygen therapy

Why Join Us

• Join a stable, well-managed unit with consistent long-tenured leadership and strong support resources including Charge Nurses, House Supervisors, and Nurse Educators
• Make a meaningful impact by providing essential care to patients in an underserved rural community that relies on dedicated travel nurses

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #767731. 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/Tele

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