Travel Contract

ER RN
Lufkin, Texas
CHI Saint Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin

$1,617-2,645/week
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Job info

ER (Emergency Room) RN

Location

  • Lufkin, Texas

Assignment details

  • 12-week contract
  • Rural hospital
  • 24 beds and 3 trauma bays
  • Fast track: yes
  • Separate triage area: yes; travelers may occasionally be asked to triage
  • ER holds are intermixed in the ER, and the team cares for their holds
  • Separate psych/seclusion rooms: no
  • In-house security: yes
  • 80–90 patients per day
  • Ratios: 1:4
  • ED physicians and mid-levels: both
  • Charge nurse/house supervisor: both
  • Nurse aides/paramedics/patient sitters: each
  • EMR: Paragon
  • Respiratory therapy completes vents, CPAP, BiPAP, high flow, ABGs, breathing treatments, and EGSs
  • No monitor techs; RN must know ECG rhythms
  • X-ray or CT is next to the ED
  • Tech or RN draws phlebotomy
  • Self-scheduling
  • Weekend requirement: every other
  • Holiday requirement: every other
  • No call or standby requirement
  • Floating: to units qualified for
  • Scrub color/dress code: navy
  • Unit orientation provided; weekends as needed

Required Qualifications

  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • TNCC
  • PALS or ENTC
  • 2 years of ED experience

Additional notes

  • Candidates may not be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year.

Facility

CHI Saint Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin

CHI Saint Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin
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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 184 beds
ADDRESS1201 West Frank AvenueLufkin, TX 75904
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About Lufkin, TX

As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Lufkin, TX here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • 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.
Weather
  • 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.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Lufkin, with options ranging from apartments to single-family homes.
Transportation
  • Lufkin is car-friendly, and most residents rely on personal vehicles for transportation.
  • Public transportation options are limited.
Demographics
  • 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.
Things to Do
  • 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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