Travel RN - Ortho Rehab Telemetry

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

• Specialty:
  Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/09/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for an Inpatient Rehab/Ortho unit, requiring a TX or compact RN license and at least 2 years of experience.

• Acute care hospital setting on the IP Rehab/Ortho unit (Calder
  1)
• 9 Ortho beds and 13 Inpatient Rehab beds, with Med Surg patients admitted as census requires
• Nurse:patient ratios of 1:4 (Med Surg) and 1:6 (IRF), adjusted based on level of care and reviewed twice daily
• Common diagnoses include total knees, hips, and shoulders, CVAs, encephalopathy, and lumbar fusions, with occasional clean medical-surgical patients
• Night shift schedule, 7p-7a, 12-hour shifts, every other weekend required
• Charting completed in the Paragon EMR
• Telemetry patients monitored off-site by monitor techs, with strips reviewed once per shift
• PCTs assist with ADL care and vital signs on night shifts
• Floating required to other Med Surg units with similar staffing ratios
• No standby or call requirement; low census staff may float to units with greater need
• Holidays rotated among staff

• Active TX or Compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Ortho experience preferred
• Experience with telemetry, IVs, foley catheters, and dressing changes preferred
• 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 patient care for orthopedic and rehabilitation patients, including post-surgical and neurological cases
• Charge nurse present on each shift and takes patient assignments
• RNs are not required to titrate drips
• RT manages nebulizer treatments and CPAP setup
• Navy blue scrubs required; not provided by facility
• Orientation includes three days of classroom training followed by two precepted shifts on the unit
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates may not have been directly employed by any Common Spirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year; PRN employment through outside firms is acceptable

American Traveler Job  #P-775780. 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.