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 | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts | Onsite | Every other weekend required | Holidays required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 24-bed Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit operating under a virtual integrated care (VIC) nursing model, with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 6:1
• Care for patients with common diagnoses including CHF, diabetes, pneumonia, CKD, and general med/surg telemetry conditions
• Monitor and interpret telemetry strips independently; telemetry monitor techs are present on the unit to assist with monitoring
• Manage patients requiring respiratory support equipment including CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen
• Float to all med/surg units as needed
• Work assigned schedule as determined by unit manager; block scheduling is not available

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of Texas or compact licensure eligibility
• Experience in Medical Surgical and/or Telemetry nursing
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry/cardiac strips
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Ability to work every other weekend and required holidays

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience caring for patients with CHF, CKD, diabetes, or pneumonia in an acute care setting
• Familiarity with virtual integrated care (VIC) nursing models
• Experience working with CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen equipment

Why Join Us

• Work alongside a supportive team that includes Charge Nurses, House Supervisors, and Nurse Educators available for guidance
• Join a well-structured unit with PCTs (12:1 ratio) and telemetry monitor techs to support your patient care responsibilities