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NICU RN
Odessa, Texas
Medical Center Health System

$2,136-3,145/week
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NICU

Overview

  • Travel/Contract role in Odessa, Texas
  • High risk Level III NICU
  • Start in November
  • 36 or 48 hours per week considered
  • Night shift: 4x12 hours, 19:00–7:00
  • 13-week contract

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in Texas
  • NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care (1 year of experience)
  • NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care experience within the last year
  • One completed travel assignment
  • NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure
  • STABLE
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Government-issued photo ID required
  • E-Verify or attestation required
  • Background check required
  • 7-year background check required within 30 days of start
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM required within 30 days of start
  • HHS/OIG required within 30 days of start
  • State license verification required within 30 days of start
  • NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start
  • Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing required for RNs
  • Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required
  • Pass/Fail Testing required for RNs
  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required as applicable by profession
  • Competency Exam required as applicable by profession
  • Physical exam required within 1 year of start
  • Negative TB or Chest X-Ray required
  • Measles immunity documentation required
  • Mumps immunity documentation required
  • Rubella immunity documentation required
  • Hepatitis B immunity documentation required
  • Varicella immunity documentation required
  • Drug testing required
  • 2 references required within 3 years of start
  • Resume/application required
  • Skills checklist required
  • Initial COVID series or facility-specific declination required

Preferred Qualifications

  • None stated

Additional Notes

  • BLS, ACLS, PALS, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, ENPC, and NIH Stroke Certification are listed as required only as applicable
  • Fit test required within 1 year and updated annually
  • Flu vaccine or declination required during flu season
  • Tdap required within 10 years of start
  • Annual TBQ required
  • Annual background check update required
  • Annual skills checklist update required

Facility

Medical Center Health System

4.2rating(34 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with Medical Center Health System

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Medical Center Health System
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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 353 beds
ADDRESS500 West FourthOdessa, TX 79761
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About Odessa, TX

As a Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in Odessa, TX here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • 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.
Weather
  • 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.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available and relatively easy to find in Odessa, TX.
Transportation
  • Odessa is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
  • Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is recommended for travel nurses.
Demographics
  • 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.
Things to Do
  • 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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