Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Odessa, TX
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$1,966/weekOverview
- Start Date10/06/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Odessa, TX: join a fast-paced Med/Surg Telemetry nursing team, provide bedside patient care, and build your travel RN experience in West Texas.
Job Details
- Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Telemetry
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
- Location: Odessa, TX 79761
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts (07:00 - 19:00)
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Orientation: 16 hours
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,750 - $1,840
- Start Date: October 6, 2026
- Scheduling Note: Candidates should be open to 36/48 alternating schedules or straight 48s if needed
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in Texas
- Minimum of 1 year of professional nursing experience required
- 2 years of Med/Surg Telemetry experience preferred; travel nursing experience required
- BLS and NIHSS certifications required
- Cerner experience preferred
- Must be willing to float to other Med/Surg and Telemetry units as assigned
- RTO must be submitted with application
- Open to local policy requirements for travel placement
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality bedside care to Med/Surg Telemetry patients in a collaborative, patient-focused environment
- Monitor telemetry data and assess patients for changes in condition
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards and physician orders
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient progress accurately in the charting system
- Partner with the care team to promote safe, efficient patient outcomes
- Float to other Med/Surg and Telemetry units as needed to support staffing needs
- Maintain strong communication, professionalism, and adaptability throughout the assignment
Apply now to explore this Travel RN job in Odessa, Texas, and join a healthcare team committed to excellent patient 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
GHR Healthcare
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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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