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

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Lufkin, TX

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Day 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 nurse-to-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
• Titrate Heparin drips as required; manage patients on CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen
• Care for patients with common diagnoses including CHF, diabetes, pneumonia, CKD, and general med/surg telemetry conditions
• Float to all med/surg units and potentially to PCU to care for telemetry holds prior to transfer
• Document using current Paragon charting system, with transition to EPIC anticipated in October 2026

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in the state of Texas or compact licensure eligibility
• Minimum 18 months of recent Medical Surgical/Telemetry experience
• Current BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips independently
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Ability to work as a team player in a high-traveler-reliance environment without block scheduling

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience working in a rural hospital setting
• Familiarity with Paragon or EPIC electronic health record systems
• Experience managing patients on CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen

Why Join Us

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