Cross Country Nurses 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: 09/21/2026
Duration: 12 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Medical Surgical with Telemetry nurse in an unspecified location. This role involves providing care in a 45-bed facility with a patient-to-nurse ratio of 6:1. Candidates will work night shifts, with schedules varying, and are expected to start as soon as possible. The assignment duration is from September 21, 2026, to December 14, 2026.
Job Details:
Shift: Nights, from 5:45 PM to 6:15 AM, with schedule variations as needed.
Schedule: 36 hours per week minimum.
Required Qualifications: BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support); 1+ year of experience in Medical Surgical or Telemetry nursing; applicable certifications; current nursing license; candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with MS/Tele, wound care, and using MEDHOST electronic medical record system.
Additional Information: Candidates should wear dark navy blue scrubs. No call required. Floating: Float rotation may be required. Blackout dates are December 24 and 25, 2026. Travelers without the necessary qualifications and information will be rejected. Applicants must include a permanent home address on submission; do not include SSN on sub-packages or email.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1317781. 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 With Telemetry
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
Lufkin, TX
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Blackoutunmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Record Systemunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
Telemetry Nursingunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
Wound Careunmatched
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