Telemetry RN in Lufkin, Texas
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Lufkin, TX
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,459/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 24, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $40.53
- Weekly
- $1,459
- Yearly (full-time)
- $75,868
- Contract length
- 6 weeks
This job pays about $40.53/hour — 12% 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
- 2,078 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 contract at a rural hospital in Lufkin, Texas, where your skills in Medical Telemetry will be crucial to delivering attentive care to the community’s patients. The role involves 12-hour day shifts, caring for adult patients with diagnoses like CHF, diabetes, PNA, and CKD. This is a chance to work alongside dedicated charge nurses, house supervisors, and nurse educators, while monitoring high flow, BIPAP, and CPAP patients. You’ll enjoy engaging in patient assessments such as reading strips and managing titratable drips like heparin, all while contributing to a tight-knit team that relies heavily on traveling professionals to keep things running smoothly.
Weather:
Expect generally mild and warm weather around this time, typical of the Texas region, with plenty of sun and comfortable highs ideal for outdoor activities after work.
Fun Things To Do:
- Riverwalk Stroll: Enjoy a relaxing walk along the scenic riverfront.
- Sam Rayburn Lake: Perfect for fishing, boating, or picnicking during a day trip.
- Visit the East Texas State Fairgrounds: Explore local events and festivals.
- Historic Downtown Lufkin: Discover charming shops, cafes, and local art galleries.
- Swim in the nearby lakes: Enjoy a day of swimming and relaxation just a short drive away.
Job Specifics:
Location: Lufkin, Texas
Shift: 12-hour days
Duration: 6 weeks (approximately 36 hours per week, with some flexibility for 36/48 hours biweekly)
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