ER RN in Lufkin, Texas
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Lufkin, TX
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,444/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 24, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $67.89
- Weekly
- $2,444
- Yearly (full-time)
- $127,088
- Contract length
- 6 weeks
This job pays about $67.89/hour — 47% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Texas ($46.14/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Texas right now
- 2,078 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Texas from 6 agencies, 24 of them in Lufkin.
- Pay in these listings: $18.02 – $163/hour, median $47.87/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Texas: $46.14/hour ($95,971/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($54.90/hour across 526 jobs).
Job description
Join our team for a 6-week travel contract working 12-hour night shifts as an ER RN in Lufkin, TX. This assignment offers a chance to experience a busy emergency department caring for 80-90 patients daily, including trauma, stroke, and cardiac cases. You'll work alongside skilled staff managing inpatient holds, ER triage, and respiratory therapy—creating a dynamic and challenging environment. Your role will involve utilizing your expertise in trauma and emergency care, with some opportunities to perform triage and assist in a fast-paced, interwoven ER setting. The unique setting combines high patient volume with a well-organized team, perfect for seasoned emergency nurses looking for an engaging temporary placement.
Weather:
The weather around this time of year generally features warm, sunny days with mild evenings, making outdoor activities comfortable and enjoyable.
Fun Things To Do:
- Historic Downtown Lufkin: Explore local shops, eateries, and art galleries.
- Nacogdoches Day Trip: Visit this charming town known for its historic oak-lined streets and scenic parks.
- Zoological Park: Spend a fun day at the Ellen L. Crosby Zoological Park.
- Sam Rayburn Reservoir: Enjoy boating, fishing, or a relaxing picnic in this nearby scenic lake area.
- George H. W. Bush Presidential Library: Take a short drive to visit the presidential library and museum in College Station.
Job Specifics:
Location: Lufkin, TX
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 6 weeks (36 hours per week)
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