Travel Med Surg​/Telemetry RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Inpatient Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Lufkin, Texas.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/02/2026
• Duration: 6 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 6 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for an Inpatient Rehab/Ortho unit requiring a TX or compact RN license and 2+ years of experience, working 12-hour night shifts.

• Inpatient Rehab/Ortho unit (Calder
  1) in an acute care hospital setting with telemetry capability
• 9 beds on Ortho and 13 beds on Inpatient Rehab, with overflow to clean medical-surgical patients as needed
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4 on Med-Surg and 1:6 on Inpatient Rehab, adjusted based on acuity
• Common diagnoses include total knee/hip/shoulder replacements, CVAs, encephalopathy, and lumbar fusions
• Uses Paragon EMR
• Night shift schedule, 7p-7a, every other weekend required
• PCTs support ADL care and vital signs on nights; charge nurse present each shift but also carries a patient assignment
• Telemetry patients monitored off-site by monitor techs; RNs review strips once per shift
• Floating required to other Med-Surg units with similar staffing ratios
• No standby or on-call requirement; low census staff may be reassigned within the hospital
• Holidays rotated among staff

• Active TX or Compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Ortho experience preferred along with telemetry, IV insertion, foley catheter care, and dressing change skills
• Basic rhythm course completion required for telemetry strip review
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

• Provide direct nursing care to orthopedic, rehab, and select medical-surgical patients
• Participate in a three-day classroom orientation followed by two precepted shifts on the unit
• Navy blue scrubs required; scrubs not provided by the facility
• Candidates may not have been directly employed by any Common Spirit-affiliated facility within the past year, though PRN employment through outside staffing firms is acceptable
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position

American Traveler Job  #P-775779. 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:
Travel RN
- Rehab
- In Patient

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.