Telemetry RN in Lufkin, Texas
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Lufkin, TX
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,647/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 24, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $45.75
- Weekly
- $1,647
- Yearly (full-time)
- $85,644
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $45.75/hour — 1% below 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
- 2,077 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 525 jobs).
Job description
Join a rural hospital in Lufkin, Texas, for an engaging 13-week contract working night shifts in the Med/Tele unit. This role offers a hands-on experience tailored for experienced registered nurses ready to support a close-knit community with vital care. You'll be managing a variety of conditions such as heart failure, diabetes, pneumonia, and chronic kidney disease, often with patients requiring Cpap, Bipap, and high-flow oxygen therapy. The hospital relies on travel nurses to fill staffing gaps, making this an excellent opportunity to become part of a dedicated team that values teamwork, resilience, and patient-focused care. Expect to read strips, titrate Heparin drips, and contribute in a setting where your skills directly impact patient outcomes, all within a hospital that manages change smoothly with consistent leadership.
Weather:
Expect typical warm and mild weather around this time of year in Lufkin, Texas, with plenty of sunshine and comfortable temperatures perfect for outdoor activities.
Fun Things To Do:
- Historical Walks in Downtown Lufkin
- Hiking and Nature Exploring at Angelina National Forest
- Visit the East Texas State Fairgrounds for local events
- Day trip to Sam Rayburn Reservoir for boating and fishing
- Explore the Texas Aquarium at Gator Country in nearby Spindale
Job Specifics:
Location: Lufkin, Texas
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 13 weeks, approximately 36 hours per week
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