Tele RN
Lufkin, TX
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$1,890/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a dynamic acute care team as a Travel Med-Surg Tele Registered Nurse in Lufkin, Texas. This East Texas nursing job is ideal for an experienced RN who thrives in a fast-paced hospital setting and is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
Job Details
- Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse
- Specialty: Med/Surg Telemetry Nursing
- Location: Lufkin, TX 75904
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 12-week travel assignment
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,570 - $1,650
- Patient Ratio: 6:1
- Unit Size: 45 beds
- EMR: MEDHOST
- Other Notes: Night shift schedule, no call required, floating required
Job Requirements
- Current RN license and eligibility to work as a Registered Nurse in Texas or compact state licensure as applicable
- Minimum of 1 year of recent Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience required
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
- Wound care experience preferred
- Strong clinical assessment, prioritization, and communication skills
- Ability to adapt to schedule changes and support floating when needed
- Travel nurses must live more than 50 miles from the facility
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care to Med/Surg Telemetry patients
- Monitor cardiac telemetry and recognize changes in patient condition promptly
- Administer medications, treatments, and wound care according to the plan of care
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare team members to support positive patient outcomes
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the EMR
- Maintain efficient workflow while managing a 6:1 patient ratio
- Adapt to unit needs, including floating as assigned
Why Apply for This Travel Nursing Job?
- Competitive weekly pay for experienced travel RNs
- 12-week contract in a welcoming East Texas community
- No call required
- Opportunity to gain valuable acute care and telemetry experience
- Work in a supportive hospital environment with a strong interdisciplinary team
Apply now to join this Travel Med-Surg Tele RN opportunity in Lufkin, Texas and take the next step in your healthcare career.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Lufkin, TX
As a Travel Telemetry Nurse in Lufkin, TX here's what you should know:- Lufkin's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 93°F, and average lows are around 72°F.
- In winter, average highs are around 59°F, and average lows are around 38°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Lufkin, with options ranging from apartments to single-family homes.
- Lufkin is car-friendly, and most residents rely on personal vehicles for transportation.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Lufkin has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and diabetes.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities.
- Lufkin offers a variety of restaurants serving Southern cuisine, as well as options for art and music enthusiasts.
- Sports and outdoor activities are popular, with opportunities for hiking, fishing, and boating in the nearby area.
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