NICU | RN

NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Odessa, Texas

Advance your nursing career as a NICU Registered Nurse (RN) on a travel assignment in Odessa, TX (zip code 79761). Join a leading Level III NICU healthcare team dedicated to delivering exceptional neonatal care in a supportive, collaborative environment. Odessa offers a vibrant West Texas lifestyle, a welcoming community, and rewarding opportunities for travel nurses seeking top healthcare jobs in Texas.

• Location:
  
  Odessa, Texas 79761
• Healthcare Setting:
  Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel Nursing Contract
• Start Date:
  
  October 27, 2025
• Assignment Length: 13-week contract
• Shift: Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts (07:00 - 19:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Ratio: 1:3

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license – Texas or compact state
• Minimum 2 years of recent Level III NICU RN experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current BLS, NRP, PALS, and STABLE certifications
• Experience with Cerner electronic charting preferred
• Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Must submit Requested Time Off (RTO) with application
• Local candidates within 50 miles of Odessa, TX not eligible

• Provide expert nursing care to neonates in a high-acuity Level III NICU environment
• Administer blood products, anti-seizure medications, antibiotics, antivirals, and insulin
• Perform APGAR scoring, manage arterial lines, and assist with lumbar punctures
• Attend high-risk deliveries and offer breastfeeding support to families
• Manage bubble CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, high-frequency ventilation, and oxygen delivery systems
• Care for neonates with NEC, neonatal abstinence syndrome, respiratory distress syndrome, and sepsis
• Perform neonatal dosage calculations, IV vasopressor administration, and chest tube management
• Educate and support patients and families with developmental care and teaching
• Document patient care using Cerner EMR
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including respiratory therapists, interpreters, and social services

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