NICU RN
Odessa, TX
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Join a rewarding travel nursing opportunity as a NICU RN in Odessa, Texas. This High-Risk Level III NICU assignment is ideal for a skilled Registered Nurse who is passionate about neonatal critical care, thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment, and wants to make a meaningful impact on fragile newborns and their families.

Job Details

• Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse Contract
• Setting: High-Risk Level III NICU
• Location: Odessa, Texas 79761
• Start Date: 09/22/2026
• Contract Duration: 8 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,040 - $2,150
• Orientation: 36 hours

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 2 years of NICU or closely related neonatal experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Cerner experience preferred
• NRP and STABLE required
• BLS required
• PALS preferred
• Ability to work in a Level III NICU caring for neonates
• Experience with high-acuity neonatal care strongly preferred
• Willingness to float to Pediatrics and Nursery as needed

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled neonatal nursing care for critically ill and high-risk infants
• Support newborns requiring advanced respiratory, developmental, and intensive care
• Monitor and manage IV therapy, central lines, and arterial/umbilical access devices
• Assist with high-risk deliveries and neonatal stabilization
• Administer medications, fluids, blood products, and nutritional support as ordered
• Operate and monitor neonatal equipment including ventilators, CPAP, HFNC, and phototherapy systems
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, social services, interpretation services, and unit support staff
• Document patient care accurately in the charting system and maintain safe, efficient workflows
• Educate and support families with compassion throughout their newborn’s care journey

Why Odessa?

Odessa offers a welcoming West Texas community with a strong local energy, convenient amenities, and an easygoing pace of life. This Texas healthcare opportunity is a great fit for clinicians who enjoy a supportive environment, wide-open skies, and the chance to make a real difference in a community-focused setting.

Apply now to take the next step in your NICU nursing career and join a dedicated healthcare team 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.