Med/Tele RN
Lufkin, TX
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 6

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Tele unit position requiring TX or compact RN license and at least 18 months of recent Med/Tele experience.

Details

• Work in the Med/Tele unit (K3) of an acute care rural hospital
• 25-bed unit with patient ratios of 5-6:1
• Patient population includes CHF, diabetes, pneumonia, CKD, and med/surg tele diagnoses
• RNs must be able to read telemetry strips while tele monitor techs monitor patients
• RNs are responsible for titrating Heparin drips
• PCTs present on the unit at a 12:1 ratio
• Care for patients on CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow oxygen therapy
• Charge Nurses, House Supervisors, and Nurse Educators available for support
• Uses Paragon charting system, transitioning to Epic on 10/30/2026
• 12-hour day shifts from 6:30a to 7p
• Scheduled for 36 hrs/week or 36/48 hrs biweekly, with every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required
• No call or standby requirements
• Floating required to all med/surg units and possibly to PCU for tele holds prior to transfer
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated as scheduling is set by the unit manager based on facility needs

Requirements

• Active TX or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS (AHA) certification required
• Minimum 18 months of recent Med/Tele experience required
• Rural hospital experience preferred
• Strong communication and time management skills required
• Must be able to read telemetry strips
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care on a busy telemetry unit within a rural hospital that relies heavily on travelers
• Work alongside a stable, long-tenured leadership team, though staff continuity can vary
• Contribute to a collaborative team caring for the local community
• Unit orientation includes 2 shadow/orientation shifts within the med/surg tele Kurth tower
• Navy blue scrubs required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year; PRN employment through outside firms is acceptable