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 | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts | Onsite | Every other weekend required | Holidays required | Expected 36 hours/week or 36/48 hours bi-weekly based on facility needs | Block scheduling cannot be accommodated

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 25-bed Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit with patient ratios of 5–6:1, managing common diagnoses including CHF, diabetes, pneumonia, CKD, and general med/surg telemetry cases
• Read and interpret telemetry strips independently; telemetry monitor techs are present but RNs are responsible for strip reading
• Titrate Heparin drips as needed; manage patients on CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen therapy
• Float to all med/surg units and potentially to the PCU to care for telemetry holds awaiting transfer
• Collaborate with Charge Nurses, House Supervisors, and Nurse Educators to support unit operations and patient safety
• Document using the Paragon charting system, with a transition to EPIC expected in October 2026

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in Texas (or compact eligibility)
• Minimum 18 months of recent Medical Surgical/Telemetry experience
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips independently
• Strong communication and time management skills; must be a collaborative team player adaptable to a rural hospital environment

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience working in a rural hospital setting
• Familiarity with Heparin drip titration and management of respiratory support patients (CPAP, BiPAP, high-flow)
• Experience with Paragon or EPIC electronic health record systems

Why Join Us

• Join a stable, well-managed unit with consistent long-tenured leadership and a meaningful role in serving a rural community's healthcare needs
• Orientation support provided through dedicated shadow/orientation shifts to help travelers integrate smoothly into the unit

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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