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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 & Requirements
Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Medical Surgical with Telemetry RN, located in a rural hospital setting, responsible for providing patient care on medical-surgical telemetry units. This role involves working collaboratively within a team to deliver high-quality nursing care to patients with various diagnoses, including heart failure, diabetes, pneumonia, and chronic kidney disease.
Job Details
Position Description: Responsible for caring for patients with conditions such as CHF, diabetes, PNA, CKD, and musculoskeletal issues. Will manage Cpap, Bipap, and high-flow oxygen patients, and conduct titrations primarily with Heparin.
Certifications & Experience: BLS (AHA) and ACLS certifications are required. A minimum of 18 months of recent Medical Surgical with Telemetry experience is necessary. A BSN is not required.
Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Additional Information: Must be able to read strips from telemonitor techs; float to all medical-surgical units including potentially to Progressive Care Unit for Telehold patients.
Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, BLS (AHA), ACLS, minimum 18 months recent Med/Surg telemetry experience, and 2 years of experience preferred.
Preferred Qualifications: Rural hospital experience highly preferred.
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.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
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Worksite address
lufkin, TX, 75904, US
Who can apply
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