ICU RN
Odessa, TX
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,268/weekOverview
- Start Date10/13/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel ICU Registered Nurse opportunity in Odessa, TX 79761. Join a dynamic acute care team in West Texas and provide high-acuity patient care in a flexible universal care setting that supports ICU, PCU, telemetry, and critical care needs.
Job Details
- Specialty: ICU Registered Nurse / ICU RN
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Job
- Location: Odessa, Texas 79761
- Healthcare Setting: ICU / PCU / Telemetry universal care environment
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: October 2026
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Schedule: 4 x 12-hour night shifts
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,820 - $1,910
- Charting System: Cerner preferred
- Orientation: 24 hours
- Float Requirement: May float to critical care or med-surg/telemetry based on census needs
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum of 1 year of recent acute care nursing experience
- Experience with ICU, PCU, telemetry, stepdown, or critical care patients preferred
- Current ACLS and BLS certification required
- TCAR or TNCC required or obtainable within the facility timeframe
- Cerner experience preferred
- Strong clinical judgment and the ability to manage complex patient needs in a fast-paced hospital environment
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality patient care for ICU and intermediate-acuity patients
- Monitor patient status and respond quickly to changes in condition
- Manage cardiac rhythms, IV therapies, vasoactive drips, and other advanced interventions as assigned
- Support telemetry, PCU, and critical care patients within a universal care model
- Float to critical care or med-surg/telemetry units when census requires additional support
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members to deliver coordinated patient-centered care
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow established hospital protocols
Why Odessa, Texas?
Odessa offers a welcoming community, strong local culture, and easy access to essential amenities. This travel nursing assignment is a great opportunity for ICU nurses looking for a meaningful healthcare job in West Texas with the energy of a growing regional healthcare market.
Apply now to take the next step in your travel nursing career and join a supportive acute care team in Odessa, Texas.
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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Pros
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Cons
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About Odessa, TX
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit 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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