Travel Contract

MS/Tele RN
Odessa, Texas
Medical Center Health System

$1,759-2,701/week
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MS/Tele

Overview

  • Travel/Contract role in Odessa, Texas
  • Night shift: 4x12 hours, 18:45–7:15
  • Contract length: 13 weeks
  • Will consider straight 48s or 36/48 alternating
  • Must be willing to float to other med/surg/tele units as assigned
  • Nov start date

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in Texas
  • Med Surg / Telemetry (2 years of experience)
  • Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
  • One completed travel assignment
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
  • BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association
  • NIHSS
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing required for RNs
  • Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) required for RNs
  • NIH Stroke Certification required for RNs working in the ICU, MS, and MS/Tele
  • State license verification required within 30 days of start
  • NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start
  • Government issued photo ID
  • E-Verify or attestation
  • Background check
  • 7-year background check within 30 days of start
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM within 30 days of start
  • HHS/OIG within 30 days of start
  • Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Fit test within 1 year
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years of start
  • Negative TB or Chest X-Ray
  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
  • Drug testing
  • Initial COVID series or facility-specific declination
  • 2 references within 3 years of start
  • Resume/Application
  • Skills Checklist 1

Preferred Qualifications

  • None stated

Additional Notes

  • PALS
  • NRP as applicable
  • CHEMO as applicable
  • TNCC as applicable
  • EFM as applicable
  • ENPC as applicable
  • NIH Stroke Certification as applicable
  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
  • Competency Exam
  • Annual TBQ
  • Flu vaccine or declination during flu season
  • COVID declination if declining COVID
  • Housing/lodging not mentioned

Facility

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 Med Surg/Telemetry 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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