Copy of driver's license required for consideration
Certification
BLS certification required
Experience
Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
Experience
Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
Preferred
Experience
Ortho experience preferred
Experience
Experience with telemetry, IVs, foley catheters, and dressing changes preferred
What it pays
Against similar roles
In range for Texas travel rolesTexas travel postings that state pay run $1,520/week to $2,470/week, the middle half $1,750/week to $2,230/week, across 415 postings.
American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for an Inpatient Rehab/Ortho unit, requiring a TX or compact RN license and at least 2 years of experience.
Details
Acute care hospital setting on the IP Rehab/Ortho unit (Calder 1)
9 Ortho beds and 13 Inpatient Rehab beds, with MedSurg patients admitted as census requires
Nurse:patient ratios of 1:4 (MedSurg) and 1:6 (IRF), adjusted based on level of care and reviewed twice daily
Common diagnoses include total knees, hips, and shoulders, CVAs, encephalopathy, and lumbar fusions, with occasional clean medical-surgical patients
Night shift schedule, 7p-7a, 12-hour shifts, every other weekend required
Charting completed in the Paragon EMR
Telemetry patients monitored off-site by monitor techs, with strips reviewed once per shift
PCTs assist with ADL care and vital signs on night shifts
Floating required to other MedSurg units with similar staffing ratios
No standby or call requirement; low census staff may float to units with greater need
Holidays rotated among staff
Requirements
Active TX or Compact RN license required
BLS certification required
Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
Ortho experience preferred
Experience with telemetry, IVs, foley catheters, and dressing changes preferred
Copy of driver's license required for consideration
Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
Additional Information
Provide direct patient care for orthopedic and rehabilitation patients, including post-surgical and neurological cases
Charge nurse present on each shift and takes patient assignments
RNs are not required to titrate drips
RT manages nebulizer treatments and CPAP setup
Navy blue scrubs required; not provided by facility
Orientation includes three days of classroom training followed by two precepted shifts on the unit
First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Candidates may not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year; PRN employment through outside firms is acceptable
Neighborhoods+Lufkin's residential layout divides into distinct lifestyle zones rather than dense urban districts. Crown Colony stands out as a premier golf-course community characterized by Mediterranean Revival architecture, manicured lots, and established prestige. Closer to the city center, Traditional Neighborhood I areas such as Mantooth Park, South First, and Sunset Road offer older single-family homes and modest bungalows along connected street grids, while Traditional Neighborhood II pockets like Great Oaks and Englewood feature larger lots and more privacy. Buyers looking for newer suburban subdivisions or apartment communities often gravitate toward Lufkin Southwest, while those seeking acreage settle into custom homes on the outskirts of Angelina County.
Lufkin's residential layout divides into distinct lifestyle zones rather than dense urban districts. Crown Colony stands out as a premier golf-course community characterized by Mediterranean Revival architecture, manicured lots, and established prestige.
Closer to the city center, Traditional Neighborhood I areas such as Mantooth Park, South First, and Sunset Road offer older single-family homes and modest bungalows along connected street grids, while Traditional Neighborhood II pockets like Great Oaks and Englewood feature larger lots and more privacy. Buyers looking for newer suburban subdivisions or apartment communities often gravitate toward Lufkin Southwest, while those seeking acreage settle into custom homes on the outskirts of Angelina County.
Getting around+Commuting in Lufkin is exceptionally manageable compared to major metropolitan hospital corridors. Average travel times to work typically range from 14 to 17 minutes across the city, allowing healthcare workers to transition quickly between shifts and home. The street network is anchored by central thoroughfares and loop access connecting residential subdivisions directly to major employers and medical centers. Public transit options are minimal, making daily travel overwhelmingly car-dependent, but parking is straightforward and free of metro-style congestion.
Commuting in Lufkin is exceptionally manageable compared to major metropolitan hospital corridors. Average travel times to work typically range from 14 to 17 minutes across the city, allowing healthcare workers to transition quickly between shifts and home.
The street network is anchored by central thoroughfares and loop access connecting residential subdivisions directly to major employers and medical centers. Public transit options are minimal, making daily travel overwhelmingly car-dependent, but parking is straightforward and free of metro-style congestion.
Outdoors+Outdoor recreation is a defining aspect of life in Lufkin, surrounded by the towering timber of the Piney Woods. The Angelina National Forest sits right on the city's doorstep for hiking and wildlife viewing, while nearby Lake Sam Rayburn offers extensive boating and freshwater fishing. Inside city limits, Ellen Trout Park features a pier and a 1.1-mile lakeside loop trail. Runners and cyclists utilize the 3.2-mile round-trip Azalea Trail connecting Kiwanis Park—home to a spray pad, courts, and skate park—to Grace Dunne Richardson Park's dog park, while Kit McConnico Park offers the five-mile Lost Arrow Trail for off-road biking.
Outdoor recreation is a defining aspect of life in Lufkin, surrounded by the towering timber of the Piney Woods. The Angelina National Forest sits right on the city's doorstep for hiking and wildlife viewing, while nearby Lake Sam Rayburn offers extensive boating and freshwater fishing.
Inside city limits, Ellen Trout Park features a pier and a 1.1-mile lakeside loop trail. Runners and cyclists utilize the 3.2-mile round-trip Azalea Trail connecting Kiwanis Park—home to a spray pad, courts, and skate park—to Grace Dunne Richardson Park's dog park, while Kit McConnico Park offers the five-mile Lost Arrow Trail for off-road biking.
Positioned in the heart of the East Texas Piney Woods, Lufkin offers relocating healthcare professionals a low-stress lifestyle defined by forested scenery, short commutes, and a strong sense of community. Shift workers will appreciate typical drive times under twenty minutes and hassle-free hospital access, leaving ample downtime to recharge. Neighborhood options suit varied preferences: Crown Colony provides golf-course tranquility, in-town neighborhoods like Mantooth Park offer historic grid-street character, and surrounding Angelina County offers expansive acreage. Days off revolve around the outdoors, whether hiking the five-mile Lost Arrow Trail at Kit McConnico Park, strolling the Azalea Trail, visiting the giraffes at Ellen Trout Zoo, or heading to nearby Lake Sam Rayburn. Downtown Lufkin anchors community life with morning lattes at Standpipe Coffee House, pastries at Grandough Baking, and seasonal live music during Summer in the City at Cotton Square. While nightlife is modest and big-city amenities require an occasional weekend trip to Houston or Dallas, Lufkin provides nurses with a welcoming, grounded home base where work-life balance is easily achieved.
