Travel Med/Tele RN - $1,858 per week

American Traveler 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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 6

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring 18+ months of recent telemetry experience and a TX or compact RN license.

Details

• Acute care Med/Tele unit (K3) in a rural hospital setting
• 25-bed unit with 5-6:1 patient ratios
• Common diagnoses include CHF, diabetes, pneumonia, CKD, and med/surg telemetry cases
• RNs must be able to read telemetry strips; tele monitor techs assist with monitoring
• RNs titrate Heparin drips
• PCTs present at a 12:1 ratio; Charge Nurses, House Supervisors, and Nurse Educators available for support
• Cares for CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow patients
• Uses Paragon charting system, transitioning to EPIC on 10/30/2026
• 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a) on an every-other-weekend schedule
• Holiday coverage required
• No call or standby requirements
• Floats to all med/surg units and possibly to PCU for tele holds prior to transfer
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated; scheduling based on facility needs

Requirements

• Active TX or Compact RN license required
• BLS certification required (ACLS may be required)
• Minimum 18 months of recent Med/Tele experience required
• Rural hospital experience preferred
• Strong communication and time management skills required
• Ability to read telemetry strips required
• Two professional references required: one supervisor within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to Med/Surg Tele patients including monitoring, medication administration, and drip titration
• Work alongside tele monitor techs, PCTs, Charge Nurses, House Supervisors, and Nurse Educators
• Department orientation includes 2 shadow/orientation shifts
• Navy blue scrub color required
• Candidates may not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year (PRN through outside firms is acceptable)
• Hospital reserves the right to cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment

American Traveler Job ID #P-763871. 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: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

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