Are there other ER travel nursing jobs near Odessa, Texas?
Yes! Advantis Medical frequently staffs ER travel RN jobs in nearby areas. For your convenience, our similar jobs are sorted by distance so you can quickly review jobs that are close by.
If more than one contract looks like a fit, selecting “I’m Interested” on multiple assignments can give you more options to discuss with your recruiter.
What certifications are required for this ER travel nurse position?
Most travel ER jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), with Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) often needed if pediatric patients are involved. Many facilities also prefer the Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), though it’s not always required. Specific requirements vary by unit—click "I’m Interested" to connect with a professional recruiter who can walk you through the exact certifications needed for this role.
How much ER experience do I need for this travel assignment?
Most travel ER jobs look for at least 2 years of recent emergency department experience and confidence caring for patients with a wide range of needs and acuity levels. Depending on the facility, experience with triage, trauma, pediatric patients, or high-volume emergency departments may also be preferred. Click “I’m Interested” to connect with a recruiter about assignment-specific requirements.
Do I need to apply for a Texas nursing license for this travel nurse assignment?
Not if you already hold an active Texas RN license or an active multistate RN license—Texas participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact. If neither applies, you’ll generally need Texas licensure through the Texas Board of Nursing; nurses applying by endorsement must pass the Texas Nursing Jurisprudence Exam. Our Texas Nursing License Guide has current fees, timelines, and step-by-step instructions.
Explore Odessa, TX
Oil-field activity keeps hospital staffing needs high across Odessa, one of the larger hubs of the Permian Basin in West Texas. The basin runs on energy, and the boom-and-bust cycle drives a deep pool of emergency and intensive care assignments. Midland is about twenty minutes east on I-20, while Andrews, Crane, and Monahans round out the surrounding oil towns along US-385 and the basin's two-lane highways. Rents swing with the oil cycle, so travelers tend to lock in terms early when rigs are active. When the rigs are running, the surrounding oil towns fill with work. A traveler can follow that cycle without moving far from an Odessa base.
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