Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
lUFKIN, TX
First Connect Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,890/weekOverview
- Start Date06/15/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$720/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,170/week
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Sick pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus
Qualifications
- Resume
Description
Unit Notes
# Beds 18 Ratios 6/1 Required Certifications BLS Common diagnosis / Types of patients chf, diabetes, PNA, CKD, m/s tele Experience or 'Must have' skills great communication and time management, Are RN's required to titrate drips n/a Common titratable &/or set rate drips Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Do RN's read strips? tele monitor techs monitor patients but RNs have to be able to read strips Charge Nurse/House Supervisor Charge Nurse and House Supervisors and Nurse Educators available Are there Nurse Aides on this unit/Ratios PCTs are present 12/1 RT/Equipment (ie Cpap, Bipap, High Flow) Cpap, Bipap, and high flow patients Shifts & Scheduling 12 hour shifts scheduling is by manager, cannot guarantee block scheduling Weekend Requirement every other weekend required Holiday Requirement holidays are required Call or Standby Requirement n/a Floating Requirements will float to all med/surg units. Scrub Color/Dress Code Navy blue Unit/Department Specific Orientation Kurth tower is all med/surg tele and department orientation is completed.
Employer
First Connect Health
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About Lufkin, TX
As a Travel Med Surg/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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