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: 10/26/2026
Duration: 6 weeks
48 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS Tele) nursing position located in en_US. This role involves providing comprehensive patient care in a medical-surgical telemetry setting within an acute care environment. The position requires collaboration within a virtual integrated care nursing model and adherence to unit-specific protocols.
Job Details:
Position Description: Transitioned to a virtual integrated care nursing model, requiring adherence to the schedule provided. The unit handles patients with diagnoses such as congestive heart failure, diabetes, pneumonia, CKD, and musculoskeletal conditions.
Required Qualifications: BLS Certification; 3 years of clinical experience related to the specialty; valid nursing license; willing to wait for license submission.
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, days, with a minimum of 48 hours per week.
Float: Float rotation may be required, with staff floating to all medical-surgical units and possibly to the Progressive Care Unit to care for telemetry holds prior to transfer.
Additional Information: The unit maintains a bed ratio of 6/1, with RN staff engaging in patient read strips, and extensive use of Cpap, Bipap, and high-flow respiratory equipment. The unit requires staff to work every other weekend and holiday shifts, with orientation provided for department-specific protocols.
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 #1330162. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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
Acute Careunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Chronic Renal Diseaseunmatched
Clinical Medicineunmatched
Congestive Heart Failureunmatched
Diabetesunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Diagnosisunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pneumoniaunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
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