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
• 2 years of experience required with travel experience preferred
• Must be willing to float to MS/Tele and ER for critical care holds
• Weekend coverage required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, TNCC or TCAR, NIH, 6 hours of stroke education, EKG course completion
• Cerner charting system experience required
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Trauma Level II experience preferred
• Care for patients including adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• 20-bed ICU with daily census of 15 patients
• Skills include arterial line management, ventilator management, blood product administration, central line care, vasoactive drip titration, and care of ventilated patients
• Experience with chest tube insertion/removal assistance, BiPAP/CPAP management, CVA/acute stroke management, and post-surgical care
• Must be competent in ICP monitoring, hypothermia protocols, procedural sedation, and management of multisystem organ dysfunction
• Interdisciplinary support includes IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams

Facility:

This healthcare facility operates a 20-bed intensive care unit providing comprehensive critical care services to the community. The facility specializes in caring for critically ill patients requiring advanced monitoring and life support interventions. The ICU is equipped with modern technology and supported by multidisciplinary teams including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response services to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Location:

Odessa, TX

Odessa offers a vibrant West Texas community with a rich oil industry heritage and growing healthcare sector. The area provides excellent outdoor recreation opportunities and a lower cost of living compared to larger metropolitan areas, making it an attractive location for healthcare professionals seeking career growth in a dynamic environment.