ICU Registered Nurse
Odessa, TX
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Travel Nurse in Odessa, TX (13-week contract). Join our critical care team—night shift ICU travel nursing opportunity for experienced ICU/critical care nurses.

Join a dynamic team as an ICU RN in Odessa, Texas (79761), where you’ll make a real impact in a modern community hospital setting. Odessa is known for its friendly West Texas spirit, vibrant local culture, and easy access to outdoor adventures—an appealing West Texas nursing job for travel nurses.

Job Details – ICU Travel Nurse Opportunity

• Location: Odessa, TX (79761) – Odessa, Texas travel nursing
• Setting: ICU – Critical Care Unit (Critical Care Nurse)
• Employment Type: Travel Contract (Travel Nurse / Travel Nursing Job)
• Duration: 13 weeks (April 14, 2026 – July 14, 2026)
• Shift: Night Shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (18:30 – 07:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1820 - $1910 per week
• Patient Population: Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
• Unit Size: 20 beds, daily census ~15
• Interdisciplinary Support: IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation, Unit Secretary
• Weekend Coverage: Required

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU RN experience (critical care nurse experience required)
• Travel nursing experience required (previous travel nurse assignments preferred)
• Current RN license (compact license accepted where applicable)
• Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, TNCC or TCAR
• Completion of EKG course (can be provided if needed)
• 6 hours of Stroke education (can be provided if needed)
• Experience with Cerner EMR/charting system preferred
• Must be willing and able to float to Medical-Surgical/Telemetry and Emergency Department for critical care holds
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions allowed)
• Local candidates within 50 miles not accepted (open to travel nurses outside 50-mile radius)

ICU RN Responsibilities – Critical Care Nurse Duties

• Deliver high-quality critical care nursing to ICU patients across adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations
• Manage patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure, post-cardiac surgery, neuro and surgical intensive care needs
• Administer and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips, IV insulin protocols, and emergency medications
• Perform and monitor procedures such as arterial line management, central/PICC line care, sheath removal, phlebotomy, and wound care
• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias, arterial blood gases (ABGs), and EKGs
• Care for ventilated patients; manage BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, suctioning, and ventilator settings
• Assist with chest tube insertion/removal, lumbar drains, ICP monitoring, and hypothermia protocols
• Float to MS/Tele and ER as needed based on competencies
• Maintain infection prevention, isolation precautions, and PPE standards
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and effective care transitions

Why Join Our Team

• Opportunity for experienced ICU RNs and travel nurses to work in a supportive community hospital ICU
• Work with a multidisciplinary team and access to critical care resources and specialty support
• Competitive travel nursing assignment with professional support for credentialing and onboarding

Apply now to be considered for this ICU RN travel nurse role in Odessa, TX. Submit your resume and active nursing license, or contact our recruiter for more details and to confirm availability.

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