Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Odessa, TX
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Explore a rewarding NICU travel nursing job in Odessa, Texas, with a high-performing Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Travel Registered Nurse who is confident caring for critically ill newborns, supporting high-risk neonates, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and guiding families through complex clinical situations. Odessa offers a welcoming West Texas community, abundant sunshine, and easy access to outdoor recreation and regional cultural attractions.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Start Date: November 3, 2026
• End Date: February 2, 2027
• Location: Odessa, Texas
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,040–$2,150
• Schedule: Four 12-hour day shifts per week, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; 36 or 48 hours per week may be considered
• Shift Duration: 12-hour days
• Patient Population: High-risk neonates in a Level III NICU
• Typical Patient Ratio: 3:1
• Float Expectations: Pediatric and nursery units
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Charting: Cerner experience preferred

NICU RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Texas
• At least 2 years of recent NICU nursing experience; 3 years of experience preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Recent Level III NICU experience caring for high-risk neonates required
• Current BLS, NRP, and STABLE certifications required
• PALS certification preferred
• Prior electronic health record experience required; Cerner experience preferred
• Strong clinical judgment, neonatal assessment skills, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative healthcare environment
• Ability to provide required time-off requests with submission and meet assignment compliance deadlines
• Flu vaccination required; approved medical or religious exemptions and declinations may be permitted

NICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive neonatal nursing care to infants born at approximately 29–34 weeks’ gestation and those 34 weeks and older
• Care for patients experiencing respiratory distress syndrome, sepsis, meconium aspiration, necrotizing enterocolitis, neonatal abstinence syndrome, hyperbilirubinemia, and other complex conditions
• Manage ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, nitric oxide, oxygen delivery systems, and therapeutic hypothermia equipment
• Administer medications, blood products, IV vasopressors, surfactants, steroids, antibiotics, antivirals, and other neonatal therapies
• Perform neonatal assessments, APGAR scoring, blood glucose monitoring, phlebotomy, IV placement, and dosage calculations
• Provide care and monitoring for arterial lines, umbilical arterial and venous catheters, central lines, implanted lines, and chest tubes
• Support high-risk deliveries and collaborate with providers and respiratory services during neonatal stabilization
• Perform and document feedings, gavage care, breast milk handling, thermoregulation, developmental care, phototherapy, and isolation precautions
• Educate and support parents and families regarding neonatal care, feeding, treatment plans, and discharge preparation
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record and communicate changes in patient condition promptly
• Float to pediatric and nursery areas as needed while maintaining safe, compassionate patient care

Apply now for this Level III NICU travel nursing opportunity in Odessa, Texas, and join a dedicated healthcare team caring for high-risk newborns and their families.

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