Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit - Travel Registered Nurse

@ Trusted Health
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Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit - Travel Registered Nurse

Lufkin, TX
Posted 2 days ago

About the job

Trusted offers a modern travel nursing experience, connecting nurses directly with employers for transparency, more pay, and less recruiter interaction. Focus on Med/Surg/Telemetry units, with flexible schedules and comprehensive support nationwide.

Requirements

  • 18+ months Med/Tele experience
  • Texas or compact license
  • BLS and ACLS certified
  • Experience with EKG
  • Flexible to float units

Qualifications

  • RN license in TX
  • Basic Dysrhythmia/EKG pass
  • Reliable medical references
  • Driver’s license required
  • Clear employment gaps explanation

Full job description

Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.

Shift: 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Experience:

• 24 months of experience with 3 months worked in the last 12 months.

• 18 months of Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit experience with 12 months worked in the last 3 years.

• Experience with Paragon is preferred.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a Texas license or compact license (required after submission).

• This role may require floating to additional units and locations

• Local & travel allowed.

• COVID vaccination required after submission. Religious and medical declinations accepted.

• 12 months gap required between for Staff at Program: Medical Solutions Plus Program - (TX) CommonSpirit Health and no current placement allowed at Program: Medical Solutions Plus Program - (TX) CommonSpirit Health.

• 12 months gap required between for Per Diem at Program: Medical Solutions Plus Program - (TX) CommonSpirit Health and no current placement allowed at Program: Medical Solutions Plus Program - (TX) CommonSpirit Health.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

An interview may not be available prior to offer. Resume: Each employment history entry must include all the following: detailed duties, hospital size, unit size, trauma level (if applicable), patient ratio, teaching facility. References: At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you’re applying to.

Required Skills/Experience: 18+ months of recent Med/Tele exp.

Preferred Skills/Experience: Rural hospital experience preferred.

Required Credentials: You are required to pass a Basic Dysrhythmia/EKG exam during onboarding.

Special Requests: Any employment gaps greater than 30 days must be explained. Cannot have worked at any CommonSpirit location within the last 12 months. Cannot apply to more than one job order on the same unit and shift at the facility. No previous employment allowed at this facility.

Unit Details: Rural hospital; Med/Tele units rely heavily on travelers, and staff continuity may be limited. Common diagnoses include CHF, diabetes, pneumonia, CKD, and Med/Surg telemetry patients. Telemetry monitor techs monitor patients, but RNs must be able to read strips. PCTs are present at 12:1. CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow patients. Transitioning to Epic Oct 30th 2026.

Shift & Scheduling: Flexible contract hours: 36 hours per week or 36/48 hours rotating per two weeks. Every other weekend required. Holidays as required. No call.

Floating Requirements: Will float to all Med/Surg units, possibly to PCU to care for Tele holds prior to transfer.

Details:

AUTO OFFER - NO INTERVIEW: This is an auto-offer position. You will likely not interview with the facility prior to receiving an offer. However, an interview can be arranged upon request. All time off requests must be submitted at application. Scheduling requests must be worked out with the manager directly upon starting the assignment. Any offers for this job will require a clear “Yes” or “No” response from the nurse within 24hrs or the offer must be declined.

7 days maximum time off. Facility holidays: 11/26/2026, 12/25/2026, 01/01/2027. Number of holidays allowed off: 1. Start assignment restriction: 14 days

2 Charge/Lead references required from within the last 12 months

Driver’s license required for submission

Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

  • Skills Checklist: Yes
  • References: Yes
  • License Type: registered
  • License State: TX
  • Certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Basic Life Support

Job Details

  • Job Type: Travel
  • Nurse/Patient: 1/5-6
  • Shift Type: Day
  • Contract Date: 2026-08-31
  • Expected Length: 13 weeks
  • Hours per Shift: 12
  • Shifts per Week: 3
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