Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Lufkin, TX
First Connect Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Med/Tele RN – Job Requirements & Unit Information

Department: Med/Tele
Facility Type: Rural Hospital
Contract: Traveler Assignment
Scheduling: 12-hour shifts; manager scheduled
Shift Options: 36 hours/week or 36/48 hours biweekly

Position Overview

This rural hospital is highly reliant on travel nurses within its Med/Tele units. Leadership has remained consistent for several years and the department is well managed; however, limited staff continuity may present a challenge for some travelers.

The facility is seeking a team-oriented, dependable RN who is willing to work hard, adapt to the needs of the unit, and contribute to providing quality care to the local community.

Auto-offers are available provided the traveler understands that block scheduling cannot be accommodated and is comfortable working in a rural hospital environment.

Unit Information

• Beds: 25
• Patient Ratio: 5–6:1
• Typical Diagnoses/Patient Population: CHF, diabetes, pneumonia, CKD, medical/surgical telemetry
• Telemetry: Monitor techs monitor patients; RNs must be able to independently read and interpret telemetry strips
• PCTs: Available; approximately 12:1 ratio
• Charge/Leadership Support: Charge Nurses, House Supervisors, and Nurse Educators are available

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months of recent Med/Tele experience
• BLS and ACLS required
• Strong communication and time-management skills
• Rural hospital experience preferred
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and adapt to changing patient-care needs

Drips & Clinical Skills

• RN titration experience required for Heparin only
• No other commonly titratable drips required
• Experience caring for patients requiring:
  • CPAP
  • BiPAP
  • High-flow oxygen

Scheduling & Requirements

• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Scheduling: Determined by manager based on facility needs
• Block Scheduling: Not available
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Required
• Call/Standby: None
• Floating: Travelers may float to all Med/Surg units and may be asked to care for Telemetry holds in PCU while awaiting transfer

Orientation

• Department orientation includes 2 shadow/orientation shifts
• Kurth Tower consists entirely of Med/Surg Tele units

EMR

• Current system: Paragon
• Facility is transitioning to EPIC on October 30, 2026

Dress Code

• Navy Blue scrubs

Additional Notes

Travelers should be comfortable working in a rural hospital setting with a strong emphasis on teamwork, flexibility, and providing care to the local community. Candidates must understand that block scheduling cannot be accommodated and that scheduling will be based on facility needs.

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