ICU Registered Nurse
Odessa, TX
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
4x12 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:

• Work 36 or 48 hours per week in the Intensive Care Unit
• 2 years of nursing experience required
• Travel experience required
• Patient ratio experience of 2-3 patients
• Must be willing to float to Medical/Surgical, Telemetry, and Emergency Department for critical care holds
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, TNCC or TCAR, NIH, 6 hours total of stroke education, EKG course completion
• Cerner charting system experience required
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Trauma Level II experience preferred
• Care for patients aged adolescents through geriatrics
• 20-bed unit with daily census of 15 patients
• Weekend coverage required
• One pre-approved time off allowed
• Must live outside 50-mile local radius
• Flu vaccine required with medical/religious exemptions allowed
• Skills include neuro and surgical intensive care, cardiac monitoring, ventilator management, arterial line management, and various critical care procedures

Facility:

This medical center operates a comprehensive 20-bed intensive care unit providing critical care services to the community. The facility offers extensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, transportation, and unit secretary support. The organization maintains high standards for critical care and provides ongoing education and training opportunities for nursing staff.

Location:

Odessa, TX

Odessa is located in West Texas and offers a unique blend of oil industry heritage and modern amenities, with affordable living costs and a growing healthcare sector. The area provides opportunities for outdoor recreation and is known for its friendly community atmosphere, making it an attractive location for healthcare professionals seeking career growth in a dynamic region.