Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Odessa, TX
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a NICU Registered Nurse (RN) on a travel assignment in Odessa, TX (zip code 79761). Work in a high-risk Level III NICU, providing specialized neonatal care and clinical support to newborns and their families. Odessa offers a welcoming West Texas community, vibrant arts scene, and beautiful sunsets—making it a top choice for healthcare professionals seeking travel nursing jobs in Texas.

Texas NICU RN Job Details

• Location: Odessa, Texas 79761
• Assignment Type: Travel Nursing
• Unit: Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Start Date: January 20, 2026
• End Date: April 21, 2026
• Duration: 13-week contract
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts (07:00 - 19:00), 3 shifts per week (36 or 48 hours/week options)
• Patient Ratio: 1:3
• Orientation: 36 hours

NICU RN Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Level III NICU nursing experience
• Previous travel nurse experience required
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Texas or compact state)
• Certifications: BLS, NRP, STABLE (PALS preferred)
• Experience with Cerner EMR charting system preferred
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Proof of flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• Local candidates within 50 miles are not eligible

NICU Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, compassionate neonatal care in a Level III NICU
• Administer medications, blood products, and advanced neonatal therapies (ventilators, CPAP, HFNC, nitric oxide)
• Attend high-risk deliveries; perform neonatal resuscitation and stabilization
• Assist with specialized procedures: APGAR scoring, arterial line management, lumbar puncture, central line care
• Monitor and document patient status using Cerner EMR
• Educate and support families on neonatal care, breastfeeding, and discharge planning
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team: respiratory therapists, social workers, physicians
• Maintain strict infection control and isolation protocols

Apply now to join our healthcare team and make a difference as a NICU Registered Nurse in Odessa, Texas!

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.