Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Lufkin, TX

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry
Location: Lufkin, TX
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Lufkin, Texas, 75904!

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Lufkin, TX

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts | 36 hours/week or 36/48 hours bi-weekly | Every other weekend required | Holidays required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 25-bed Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit with patient ratios of 5–6:1
• Monitor and interpret telemetry strips independently; telemetry monitor techs are on unit but RNs must be able to read strips
• Manage and care for patients with common diagnoses including CHF, diabetes, pneumonia, CKD, and general med/surg telemetry conditions
• Operate and monitor respiratory equipment including CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen devices
• Float to all med/surg units and potentially to PCU to care for telemetry holds prior to patient transfer
• Document patient care using the current Paragon charting system, with a transition to EPIC anticipated in October 2026

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license with a minimum of 18 months of recent Medical Surgical/Telemetry experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Ability to independently read and interpret telemetry strips
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Ability to work a facility-driven schedule; block scheduling cannot be accommodated
• Willingness to work every other weekend and required holidays

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience working in a rural hospital setting
• Familiarity with Paragon or EPIC electronic health record systems
• Experience caring for patients requiring CPAP, BiPAP, or high-flow oxygen therapy

Why Join Us

• Join a stable, well-managed unit with consistent long-tenured leadership and strong support resources including Charge Nurses, House Supervisors, and Nurse Educators
• Make a meaningful impact by providing essential care to patients in an underserved rural community that relies on dedicated travel nurses

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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