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
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS Telemetry) Nurse opportunity in a rural healthcare facility. This role involves providing patient care on medical-surgical tele units, managing patients with conditions such as CHF, diabetes, PNA, CKD, and more, with a focus on teamwork and community dedication.
Job Details:
Position Description: Provides care for patients with medical and telemetry needs, including Cpap, Bipap, and high flow patients. Transitioning to EPIC charting system expected by October 30, 2026.
Certifications and Qualifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS, at least 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical Telemetry experience, minimum 18 months of recent Med/Tele experience preferred, rural hospital experience preferred.
Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, based on hospital needs, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: RN license, BLS certification, ACLS certification, 18+ months of recent Med/Tele experience, minimum 2 years of experience, minimum 36 hours per week, start date 10/26/2026, end date 12/07/2026.
Additional Information: Unit manages patients with diagnoses including CHF, diabetes, PNA, CKD; requires good communication and time management skills; float to all Med/Surg units with possible assignment to Progressive Care Unit (PCU).
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 #1324505. 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
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Chronic Renal Diseaseunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Congestive Heart Failureunmatched
Diabetesunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Diagnosisunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
Telemetry Nursingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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