Operating Room Registered Nurse
Odessa, TX
The Judge Group
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,642/weekOverview
- Start Date07/27/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care353 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,200/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,442/week
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- Retention bonus
Description
Facility
Medical Center Hospital
Specialty
Operating Room
Job Type
Nursing
Employment
Travel/Contract
Shift
Day (4x10 Hours) 6:30 17:00
Contract Group
Medical Center Hospital - TPC
Block Schedule
Yes
Pay When Paid
No
Job Description
Main Operating Room
ACLS, PALS, BLS required
Tuesday to Friday with call 1 weekday and 1 weekend/month
Need XI robotic, orthopedic, trauma, general/gyn, urology, some ENT, some plastic, Pain management, some ophthalmology, neuro/spine, vascular, preferably more than 3 years of experience.
Facility
Medical Center Health System
2 nurses recommend working with Medical Center Health System
Pros
Pro RT environment, working with the unit staff and department staff. Charting is easy cerner. If you know your job you will be fine.
Cons
Scheduling is very difficult for travelers. Full time is 3&4, weekends are alternating Saturday and Sunday. Bureaucracy issues. Housing is difficult to find and expensive due to oil city. In the NICU you are on your own not many staff or team leads crossed trained. There is some disorganization.
- Short Term Acute Care
- 353 beds
Employer
The Judge Group
Judge Healthcare, a division of The Judge Group, bridges the talent divide for companies and organizations
across the healthcare ecosystem, providing resources and specialized roles such as travel nurses, allied health
professionals, locum tenens, and more. Judge’s seasoned recruiters are fluent in the trends, technologies, and
regulations shaping today’s healthcare environment, and use this knowledge to pair the right staffing solutions
with the right talent.
About Odessa, TX
As a Travel Operating Room 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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