ICU Registered Nurse
Odessa, TX
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

RN Position Job Notes:

Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.

Opportunity:

RN - ICU

Job Details:

• Critical Care RN position with 2:1 to 3:1 patient ratios
• Must be willing to float to MS/Tele and ER for critical care holds
• Weekend coverage required
• Daily census of 15 patients in 20-bed unit
• Care for adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, TNCC or TCAR, NIH, 6 hours total stroke education, EKG course completion
• Minimum 2 years of experience required with travel experience preferred
• Cerner charting system experience required
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Trauma Level II experience preferred
• Must have experience with neurological and surgical intensive care
• Skills required include arterial line management, central line care, ventilator management, cardiac drip titration, vasoactive drip management, and post-surgical care
• Experience needed with advanced monitoring systems, blood product administration, and emergency medications
• Must be competent in wound care, infection prevention, and isolation precautions
• Local candidates within 50-mile radius not accepted

Facility:

This healthcare facility operates a 20-bed intensive care unit providing comprehensive critical care services to the community. The facility offers extensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and various ancillary services. The organization maintains high standards for critical care with advanced monitoring capabilities and specialized equipment for complex patient management.

Location:

Odessa, TX

Odessa offers opportunities in the heart of West Texas oil country, providing a unique blend of industrial growth and southwestern culture. The area features affordable living costs and proximity to outdoor recreation areas, making it an attractive location for healthcare professionals seeking career advancement in a growing regional medical center.