ER RN
Odessa, TX
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,167/weekOverview
- Start Date11/10/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) travel contract in Odessa, Texas, for experienced ED nurses ready to provide Level II Trauma care. Take your emergency nursing expertise to a fast-paced emergency department and make a meaningful impact while caring for a diverse patient population, from neonates and pediatrics to adults and geriatrics. This Texas travel nursing opportunity includes collaboration with a broad interdisciplinary support team. Odessa is a welcoming West Texas community known for its open spaces, warm climate, and energetic local culture.
Travel RN Job Details
- Specialty: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (Emergency Department RN)
- Location: Odessa, Texas
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,820–$1,910
- Start Date: October 27, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending January 26, 2027
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts, 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
- Schedule: Alternating 36/48-hour block schedule; 48-hour schedules may be considered
- Weekend Requirement: 12 Saturday or Sunday shifts during the contract; Friday day shifts do not count toward the weekend requirement
- Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4 on days
- Department Volume: Approximately 165 daily visits, 36 rooms, and 42 beds
- Charting: Cerner experience preferred
Emergency Room RN Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Texas
- At least 2 years of professional nursing experience, including emergency department experience
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- Level II Trauma emergency nursing experience required
- Current ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC, and ENPC certifications
- Experience caring for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
- Strong triage, patient assessment, prioritization, and emergency response skills
- Ability to manage a diverse emergency caseload in a high-volume emergency department
Emergency Department RN Responsibilities
- Perform rapid patient assessments, triage, reassessments, and evidence-based nursing interventions for emergency department patients.
- Care for patients with trauma, respiratory illness, cardiac and neurologic emergencies, behavioral health needs, overdose, burns, sepsis, and other acute conditions.
- Administer emergency medications, blood products, IV therapies, vasopressors, procedural sedation, and continuous infusions as ordered.
- Provide care for ventilated patients and manage airway-related interventions, including intubation support, BiPAP/CPAP, and arterial blood gas interpretation.
- Manage central lines, chest tubes, arterial lines, dysrhythmias, and other critical care equipment and therapies.
- Initiate and maintain IV access, obtain 12-lead ECGs, perform phlebotomy, and support diagnostic evaluation.
- Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition, including multisystem organ dysfunction, neurologic emergencies, and violent or suicidal behavior.
- Collaborate with respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, social services, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary healthcare partners.
- Accurately document patient care in the electronic health record and communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
Apply now for this Emergency Room Registered Nurse travel contract in Odessa, Texas, and join a high-performing Level II Trauma emergency department.
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 Emergency Department 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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