Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $1,580 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or generous housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Unlimited free CE credits

Job summary

A leading travel nursing agency is seeking a Travel Nurse RN Med Surg/Telemetry for an assignment in Lufkin, Texas. This role involves caring for patients in a medical/surgical setting, monitoring their vital signs, and providing necessary education for recovery. Candidates must have at least 1 year of recent acute care experience and an active RN license. Benefits include housing options, comprehensive health insurance, and competitive salaries, ensuring a supportive and fulfilling career path in travel nursing.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of recent acute care experience in specialty.
• Active RN license.

Responsibilities

• Extend care to patients coping with illness or injury.
• Monitor patients using telemetry for vital signs.
• Administer medications and provide education for health.

Job description

Overview

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Lufkin, Texas.

Job Details

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 03/22/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

As a medical/surgical telemetry nurse (RN M/S-T), you will extend care to patients who are coping with illness, injury or other medical or surgical circumstances. This includes assessing their condition, using telemetry to monitor blood pressure, heart rhythm, respiration and oxygen saturation, administering medication, changing dressings and documenting information in patient charts. You\'ll also provide continued support and education to patients, promoting their overall health and ensuring that they have the tools to adequately recuperate and prevent further health issues.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent acute care experience in specialty
• Active RN license

Benefits

• 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

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.

Additional Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus