ICU Registered Nurse
Odessa, TX
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-week LTAC/LTACH travel nursing contract in Odessa, TX (79761). First-time travel nurses welcome; competitive pay for ICU RNs and critical care nurses.

Join a dynamic healthcare team as a Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) in Odessa, TX! This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers an exciting opportunity to provide high-acuity critical care in a Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH / LTAC) ICU. Ideal for ICU RNs and critical care nurses looking to expand skills in ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and complex medication administration while experiencing West Texas living.

Odessa, TX (79761) – a vibrant West Texas city known for friendly communities, wide-open skies, and local arts. Enjoy Odessa dining, unique shopping, and outdoor recreation near parks and trails while advancing your ICU nursing career in this welcoming region. Search terms: travel nursing jobs Odessa, ICU nursing jobs Odessa TX, LTACH nurse West Texas.

Job Details

• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,680–$1,770
• Position: Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – LTAC / LTACH ICU (Critical Care Nurse, ICU RN)
• Location: Odessa, TX 79761 (West Texas / Midland-Odessa region)
• Assignment Type: Travel Contract (Travel Nursing Job)
• Start Date: March 30, 2026
• End Date: June 29, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day Shift, 3x12-hour shifts (07:00 – 19:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit: LTACH 4 West (ICU)
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend (EOW)
• Orientation: 16 hours
• Openings: 1
• First-Time Travelers: Welcome!

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (state required per assignment; compact RN eligible candidates encouraged to apply)
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience (ICU and IMC level care preferred)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Ability to work 12-hour day shifts and every other weekend
• Strong critical thinking, patient assessment, and communication skills
• Experience with ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, central lines, and complex medication administration is a plus
• Prior LTAC / LTACH or long-term acute care ICU experience beneficial for this critical care nursing role

Key Responsibilities (ICU RN / Critical Care Nurse)

• Deliver high-quality critical care nursing to medically complex patients in a Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC / LTACH) ICU setting
• Monitor, assess, and document patient status, changes, and progress throughout each shift using critical care best practices
• Administer medications, IV therapies, ventilator adjustments, and other interventions as ordered
• Perform advanced nursing assessments, hemodynamic monitoring, and respond to patient deterioration per protocol
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (physicians, respiratory therapy, rehab, case management, wound care) to optimize patient outcomes and transitions of care
• Support safe transitions, discharge planning, and provide patient/family education specific to long-term acute care
• Maintain accurate, timely charting and adhere to hospital policies, infection control, and critical care documentation standards

This is an excellent travel nursing opportunity for ICU RNs and critical care nurses seeking hands-on LTAC ICU experience in Odessa, TX. If you are an experienced ICU RN or a travel nurse looking to grow your critical care skills, this LTACH assignment in West Texas offers competitive pay and a welcoming community. Apply now to advance your ICU nursing career—join our healthcare team today in Odessa, TX! Submit your resume or contact our recruiter to get started on this travel nursing job.

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