Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,470 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN for Med Surg/Telemetry in Lufkin, Texas. The assignment is 13 weeks, with 12-hour day shifts, in a rural hospital caring for adults with heart failure, diabetes, pneumonia and CKD.

Required: BLS and ACLS, a minimum of 2 years in Medical‑Surgical with Telemetry, ability to read strips and titrate heparin drips, and an active RN license. Benefits include housing options, health insurance, travel reimbursement and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical with Telemetry experience.
• Ability to read ECG strips and titrate heparin drips.
• Licensed to practice as a registered nurse.

Responsibilities

• Care for adult patients with MS and Telemetry needs.
• Work in a fast-paced rural hospital environment.
• Communicate effectively with the care team and patients.
• Collaborate to provide safe, quality patient care.

Skills

Med Surg/Telemetry

Telemetry monitoring

BLS

ACLS

Strips interpretation

Education

RN License

Tools

EPIC EMR

Telemetry monitors

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: 10/05/2026

Duration: 13 weeks

48 hours per week

Shift: 12 hours, days

Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary: Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS Telemetry) registered nurse position is based in a rural hospital. This role involves caring for adult patients with diagnoses such as heart failure, diabetes, pneumonia, chronic kidney disease, and medical/surgical issues. The nurse will work in a fast-paced environment requiring effective communication and time management skills. The position supports a team-oriented approach to provide quality patient care to the community.

Job Details: Location: Rural hospital setting. Schedule: 12-hour shifts with start time at 7:00 a.m., working every other weekend. Required Qualifications: BLS (American Heart Association); ACLS certification; minimum of 2 years of recent Medical Surgical with Telemetry experience; proficiency in reading strips for telemetry monitoring; ability to titrate Heparin drips; licensed to practice as a registered nurse.

Patient Population: Patients with diagnoses including congestive heart failure, diabetes, pneumonia, CKD, and medical/surgical conditions.

Bed and nurse ratios: 25 beds; 5-6 patients per nurse.

Equipment: Cpap, Bipap, high-flow oxygen devices.

Additional Information: Orientation includes two shadow/orientation shifts; transitioned to electronic charting system (EPIC) starting October 30, 2026; will float to other medical-surgical units and possibly to PCU to care for telemetry holds.

Shift Coverage: No block scheduling; schedule based on facility needs, managed by the nursing leadership.

Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:Private housing or generous housing allowanceComprehensive health insurance with prescription coverageDependent health insurance with prescription coverageCompetitive salariesReferral bonusesTravel reimbursement401(k) retirement planDirect deposit/free checkingUnlimited free CE creditsCross Country Job ID #1313405. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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 planReferral bonus