Location: Lufkin, TX

Start Date: 10-26-2026

End Date: 01-25-2027

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, 12-hour shifts, every other weekend required, holidays required

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $53.20 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, high-quality care to Med/Tele patients in a 25-bed unit
• Monitor and interpret telemetry strips to catch changes early and keep patients safe
• Titrate Heparin drips and manage CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow patients with confidence
• Care for patients with CHF, diabetes, pneumonia, CKD, and other med/surg tele needs
• Float to all med/surg units and possibly PCU to care for Tele holds prior to transfer
• Collaborate with PCTs, charge nurses, house supervisors, and nurse educators to keep care running smoothly
• Bring your best communication and time management skills to a team that truly depends on travelers

Qualifications

• Active RN license with the ability to submit your license for this assignment
• Current BLS (AHA) certification required; ACLS is a plus
• At least 18 months of recent Med/Tele experience
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience
• Rural hospital experience is preferred but not required
• A true team player who shows up ready to work hard and care for the community
• Ability to work every other weekend and holidays as scheduled
• Willingness to float to med/surg units and possibly PCU

Education

• Common diagnosis / Types of patients chf, diabetes, PNA, CKD, m/s tele
• Experience or 'Must have' skills 18+ Months of recent Med/Tele exp, great communication and time management. Rural hospital experience preferred
• Are RN's required to titrate drips? Only Heparin
• Common titratable &/or set rate drips Just Heparin
• Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Do RN's read strips? tele monitor techs monitor patients but RNs have to be able to read strips
• Charge Nurse/House Supervisor Charge Nurse and House Supervisors and Nurse Educators available
• Are there Nurse Aides on this unit/Ratios PCTs are present 12/1
• RT/Equipment (ie Cpap, Bipap, High Flow) Cpap, Bipap, and high flow patients
• Shifts & Scheduling 12 hour shifts scheduling is by manager, block scheduling cannot be accomodated. Travelers will be schedule based on needs of the facility
• Weekend Requirement every other weekend required
• Holiday Requirement holidays are required
• Call or Standby Requirement No
• Floating Requirements will float to all med/surg units, possibly to PCU to care for Tele holds prior to transfer
• Scrub Color/Dress Code Navy blue
• Unit/Department Specific Orientation Kurth tower is all med/surg tele and department orientation is completed with 2 shadow/orientation shifts
• Additional Notes Paragon Charting System
• Transitioning to EPIC Oct 30th 2026
• Specialty: Med/Tele - K3

Knowledge & Skills

• Med/Surg Telemetry expertise
• Telemetry strip interpretation
• Heparin titration
• CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow respiratory support
• Patient care with strong communication and time management
• Teamwork and adaptability in a rural hospital setting
• Paragon charting experience and EPIC familiarity preferred
• BLS and ACLS certifications

Benefits

• Guaranteed 36 hours per week so your paycheck stays steady
• Competitive travel pay package with weekly compensation
• Supportive leadership team that has been in place for years
• Paid orientation and shadow shifts to help you settle in
• Navy blue scrubs, a clean dress code, and a team that has your back
• A chance to make a real difference in a close-knit rural community

Travel Perks: Explore Lufkin, TX

Lufkin sits in the heart of East Texas piney woods, so you are never far from outdoor adventure. Explore the trails and campgrounds at nearby Davy Crockett National Forest, spend a weekend fishing or paddling at Sam Rayburn Reservoir, or take a short drive to Nacogdoches for local shops, restaurants, and history. Houston and Shreveport are both within a few hours for big-city day trips, and the small-town charm of Lufkin makes it easy to unwind after your shift.

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