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Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Lufkin, Texas.
Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/19/2026
Duration: 6 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Medical Surgical with Telemetry RN, Telehealth, Nights This healthcare organization seeks a qualified Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Medical Surgical with Telemetry for night shifts. The role involves working within a virtual integrated care nursing model, managing patients with diagnoses such as heart failure, diabetes, pneumonia, chronic kidney disease, and metabolic/surgical conditions. The RN will be responsible for patient monitoring, reading strips, and supporting telemonitoring staff as part of a dynamic nursing team.
Job Details
Shift: Nights; 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Valid BLS Certification; minimum of 3 years of RN experience in medical-surgical or telemetry units; current license to practice as an RN; willing to wait for license submission
Responsibilities include working within the virtual integrated care model, managing Cpap, Bipap, and high-flow patients, and floating across all medical-surgical units as needed.
The unit operates with a 6/1 patient-to-nurse ratio, with PCTs (Patient Care Technicians) present on the unit.
Orientation will include department-specific training in a hospital setting.
Flexibility to float across multiple units, including telemetry and PCU, is required.
The position demands excellent communication and time management skills to support patient care effectively, especially given the acuity level and telehealth monitoring.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical With Telemetry
About Cross Country Nurses You care for others - we're here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It's about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we're with you every step of the way. Let's build your best life - one assignment at a time.
Benefits401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Worksite address
lufkin, TX, 75904, US
Who can apply
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