NICU Registered Nurse
Odessa, TX
Bestica
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,060/weekOverview
- Start Date01/26/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$716/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,344/week
Benefits
- Referral bonus
Description
3142355
Flu Vaccine (Facility Guideline):
Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions and Declinations Allowed
Description:
High risk Level III NICU. NRP and STABLE required. 2 year minimum experience experience.
Previous Charge Experience:
Preferred
Years of Experience:
3 year(s)
Patient Ratio Experience:
1:3
Charting System:
Required, Cerner
Travel Experience Required:
Yes
Certfications:Certs marked with * are preferred
BLS, NRP, PALS*, STABLE
Skills:Skills marked with * are preferred
IV therapy
Administration of blood & blood products
Arterial line management
Central line blood draw
Central Line/Implanted Line Care
Starting and maintaining IVs
UAC (Umbilical Artery Catheter)
UVC (Umbilical Vein Catheter)
Medications/Emergency Medications
Anti-Seizure Medications
Antibiotics/Antivirals
IV vasopressors
Neonatal Dosage Calculations
Steroids
Surfactants
Professional Topic and Skills
APGAR scoring
Developmental Care
Patient/family teaching
Phlebotomy
Thermoregulation
Neurologic
Assist with lumbar puncture
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Therapeutic hypothermia (cooling blanket)
Work Settings
Attend High Risk Deliveries
Mother/Baby*
NICU III
Pediatrics*
Endocrine/Metabolic
Blood glucose monitoring
Hyperbilirubinemia
Insulin administration
Phototherapy
Gastrointestinal
Breastfeeding Support/Handling of Breast Milk
Feedings (bottle, breast, gavage)
Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)
Placement/Management of oral/nasogastric/nasojejunal tubes
Respiratory
Bubble CPAP
High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
High Frequency Ventilation
Management of Chest Tubes
Meconium Aspiration
Nitric Oxide (INo)
Oxygen Delivery Systems
Respiratory distress syndrome
Suctioning (ETT, NT)
Ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP)
Infectious Disease
Isolation Precautions
Neonatal Sepsis
Sepsis Work Up
Patient Types
Neonates < 24-28 weeks
Neonates > 34 weeks
Neonates 29-34 weeks
Cardiovascular
Telemetry - on the unit monitoring
Employer
Bestica
About Odessa, TX
As a Travel Neonatal Intensive Care 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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