Location: Lufkin, TX

Start Date: 01-12-2026

End Date: 04-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour day shifts, 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM, manager-scheduled across Mon-Sun with every-other-weekend and holiday coverage required (day shift)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $53 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

• Monitor cardiac telemetry and interpret ECG strips to detect changes early and act decisively
• Provide high-quality acute care to med/surg telemetry patients (CHF, pneumonia, CKD, diabetes, etc.)
• Manage ventilatory support including CPAP, BiPAP and high-flow nasal cannula safely and confidently
• Collaborate closely with PCTs, respiratory therapists, charge nurses and interdisciplinary teams
• Float between med/surg units as needed while maintaining excellent patient care standards
• Document care accurately in the unit’s electronic charting system and communicate clear handoffs
• Maintain safe nurse-to-patient ratios and escalate concerns to charge nurse or house supervisor
• Support patient and family education to improve outcomes and promote recovery

Qualifications

• Active RN license eligible for practice in Texas (license to submit required)
• Minimum 2 years of recent nursing experience (med/surg/telemetry experience preferred)
• Current BLS certification required
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret ECG/strips
• Experience with ventilatory support: CPAP, BiPAP and high-flow nasal cannula
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Willingness to float to other med/surg units and work every other weekend and holidays

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Nursing Diploma accepted (BSN not required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and ECG interpretation
• Med/Surg telemetry patient care
• Acute care nursing and clinical assessment
• CPAP, BiPAP and high-flow nasal cannula management
• Effective communication and teamwork with PCTs and interdisciplinary staff
• Time management, prioritization, and safe delegation
• Experience with electronic charting/other computerized systems

Benefits

• Generous travel support and housing stipend options to make your assignment comfortable
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so paperwork is one less thing to worry about
• Paid time off to recharge between shifts
• 401K retirement savings plan and other long-term benefits
• Referral bonus program — share the love, bring a teammate
• Comprehensive orientation and a supportive preceptor to get you up to speed (12 hours orientation)
• A collaborative team culture that values your skills and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Lufkin, TX

Explore the local charms of Lufkin: visit the Ellen Trout Zoo for a relaxing afternoon, enjoy hiking and nature in Angelina National Forest, spend weekends fishing or boating at nearby lakes, savor East Texas BBQ and friendly downtown restaurants, and take a short trip to historic Nacogdoches for museums, shops, and local events.

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