ICU Registered Nurse
Odessa, Texas
Medical Center Health System

Job Opportunity: ICU Registered Nurse

Location: Odessa, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Critical Care Registered Nurse position
• 36 or 48 hours per week considered
• Preferred start date within the next 3-5 weeks
• Must be willing to float to Medical-Surgical/Telemetry, Emergency Room (for critical care holds)

Required Certifications & Training

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only (Instructor, Provider, and RQI acceptable)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only (Instructor, Provider, and RQI acceptable)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) or TCAR
• NIH Stroke Certification
• 6 hours total of Stroke education (can be provided if needed)
• EKG course completion (can be provided if needed)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Texas
• Minimum 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, with ICU experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NRP certification
• CHEMO certification
• TNCC certification
• EFM certification
• NIHSS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 30 days of start; must be updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Drug screening (10-panel negative drug screen within 30 days of start)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually (N-95 or equivalent required)
• Annual TB test or chest X-ray as applicable
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (Oct-April)
• COVID initial series or facility-specific declination required (annual boosters not required)

Competency & Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required (passing score needed)
• Pass/fail testing for EKG and medication knowledge during orientation (3 attempts allowed)
• Orientation and safety training modules must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract
• HIPAA and Fair Warning quiz modules required within 72 hours of signing contract

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references within the last 3 years
• Resume or employment application copy required
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Various facility-specific documents and acknowledgements required prior to start and updated if there is a gap of more than 30 days between assignments

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Floating to other units is mandatory as part of the role

This position is ideal for experienced critical care RNs looking for a travel contract opportunity in Texas with a well-defined credentialing and compliance process.