MS/Tele RN
Odessa, TX
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$1,966/weekOverview
- Start Date09/01/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse travel assignment in Odessa, TX. Use your telemetry, cardiac monitoring, and acute care nursing skills in a fast-paced 3W Observation Unit. This 13-week travel RN opportunity offers night shifts, a supportive hospital team, and the chance to build your Texas healthcare career in West Texas. Odessa offers a welcoming West Texas community and a convenient, comfortable place to live and work while you focus on your next career step.
Job Details
- Location: Odessa, TX
- Setting: Med/Surg Tele, 3W Observation Unit
- Employment Type: Travel RN / Travel Nurse Job
- Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Shifts per Week: Typically 3 x 12-hour shifts
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,750 - $1,840
- Start Date: 09/01/2026
- End Date: 12/01/2026
- Orientation: 16 hours
- Float: Required to other Med/Surg Tele units as assigned
- Schedule Flexibility: Will consider straight 48s or 36/48 alternating
Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
- BLS and NIHSS certifications required
- At least 2 years of Med/Surg Tele experience required
- Travel nursing experience required
- Cerner experience preferred
- Willingness to float to other Med/Surg Tele units as needed
- Strong acute care assessment, telemetry interpretation, and teamwork skills
- Ability to meet compliance and documentation deadlines
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care to Med/Surg Tele patients in an observation unit setting
- Monitor telemetry rhythms and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
- Administer medications, complete assessments, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
- Document accurately and efficiently using the facility's charting system
- Support safe patient flow and adapt to changing unit needs
- Float to additional Med/Surg Tele units as assigned
- Maintain professionalism, flexibility, and a patient-first approach throughout the assignment
Apply now for this Med/Surg Tele travel nursing opportunity in Odessa, Texas, and join a healthcare team that values clinical excellence, flexibility, and compassionate care.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
Employer
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About Odessa, TX
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Odessa, TX here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Odessa, TX is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 94°F, and average lows are around 70°F.
- In winter, average highs are around 57°F, and average lows are around 31°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available and relatively easy to find in Odessa, TX.
- Odessa is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is recommended for travel nurses.
- Odessa has a diverse population with a mix of different ethnicities.
- The age range is varied, with a significant portion of the population falling in the working-age group.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Odessa.
- Odessa offers a variety of restaurants with diverse cuisines, and there are opportunities to explore art and music in the local scene.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local games, and there are outdoor activities such as hiking and exploring nearby natural attractions.
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