Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Lufkin, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Telemetry
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/26/2026
Duration: 6 weeks
48 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Telemetered Nursing (RN) Night Shift Location TBD This role involves providing specialized nursing care on a Medical-Surgical unit with a focus on orthopedic, inpatient rehab, and telemetry patients. The position requires a commitment to patient safety and high-quality care, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, communication, and clinical expertise.
Job Details
Position Description: Provides patient care for Medical-Surgical and Inpatient Rehabilitation patients, including those with total joint replacements, strokes, and medical conditions. Responsible for administering treatments, monitoring telemetry, and performing routine nursing duties.
Required Qualifications: RN license, BLS Certification, minimum of 2 years of clinical experience, experience in orthopedic and telemetry nursing preferred, located within commuting distance, and open to night shifts.
Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 48 hours per week.
Additional Information: Unit staffing maintains a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4 for Medical-Surgical and 1:6 for Inpatient Rehab. Nurses will operate telehealth monitors, troubleshoot RT equipment such as nebulizers and CPAP machines, and participate in ongoing classroom and precepted shifts to ensure smooth transition into the role.
Submission Requirements: Candidates must pass a basic rhythm course and hold BLS certification.
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 #1324855. 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 / 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
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
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Orthopedicsunmatched
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Rehabilitation Nursingunmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Telehealthunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
Telemetry Nursingunmatched
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