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: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• 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 | 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

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #779331. 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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