NICU Travel Nurse Job in Odessa, TX | Days (4x12)
Medical Center Hospital
Odessa, TX
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Travel RN
NICU Nurse in Odessa, TX
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$2,954
Specialty
NICU
Travel · RN
Shift
Days
4×12 hrs
Start Date
11/03
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This NICU travel nurse job in Odessa, Texas, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel NICU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Medical Center Hospital. This role pays $2,954 per week and follows a Days shift with a 4x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Medical Center Hospital
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Location: Odessa, TX 79761 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Days (4x12)
Travel NICU Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent NICU experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Texas and national regulatory bodies.
Medical Center Hospital — Odessa, TX
Odessa, TX
Medical Center Hospital is an acute care hospital serving Odessa and the surrounding Permian Basin through Medical Center Health System.
- The hospital provides emergency care for all ages and is designated a Level II trauma facility by the Texas Department of State Health Services. Read More
- Its coronary care unit treats heart attacks, unstable angina, arrhythmias and heart failure, including patients needing continuous IV medications to manage heart rate or blood pressure.
- Telemetry care includes recovery after coronary bypass and valve surgery. Cardiac services also include coronary catheterization, angioplasty and stenting.
- Surgical services cover trauma, general, neuro-spine, vascular, orthopedic and urologic procedures. Robotic techniques are available for gynecologic, bariatric, urologic and general surgery.
- The Center for Women & Infants provides labor and delivery, mother-baby care and maternal-fetal medicine for complex pregnancies. Its Level III NICU serves high-risk newborns from the region.
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FAQs – NICU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Odessa, TX
What certifications are required for travel NICU jobs?
Most travel NICU jobs require BLS and a current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) provider card. Many units also require or prefer S.T.A.B.L.E. training, which covers post-resuscitation and pre-transport care. ACLS is usually not needed for NICU. The RNC-NIC credential is a strong plus, especially for Level III and IV units.
Does my NICU level need to match the unit I’m applying to?
Usually, facilities want recent experience at a similar level of care. A Level II background may be a fit for units caring for moderately ill or premature infants, while Level III and IV positions often look for experience with very premature or critically ill newborns, advanced respiratory support, central lines, and other higher-acuity care. Travelers with experience at the same or a higher NICU level generally have the most transferable background.
What kind of NICU experience should I highlight when applying for travel jobs?
Be specific about the gestational ages, acuity levels, and neonatal therapies you have managed independently. Experience with ventilators, CPAP or high-flow support, central lines, TPN, thermoregulation, high-risk deliveries, or neonatal stabilization can all help facilities understand your background. Simply listing “NICU” may not show whether your recent experience matches the needs of the unit.
What kind of regional role does Medical Center Hospital play for travel nurses?
Medical Center Hospital is a 402-bed regional medical center serving a wide area of the Permian Basin and provides Level II trauma, cardiac, surgical, and maternal-newborn care. Travelers may see patients transferred from surrounding communities for higher-level treatment.
What should cardiac nurses know about Medical Center Hospital?
The coronary care unit treats heart attacks, arrhythmias, unstable angina, and heart failure, while telemetry units care for patients recovering from bypass and valve surgery. Cardiac travelers may work across intensive care, intervention, and postoperative recovery.
How broad are surgical and maternity services at Medical Center Hospital?
Surgery includes trauma, neuro-spine, vascular, orthopedic, urologic, gynecologic, bariatric, and robotic procedures, while the Center for Women & Infants includes maternal-fetal medicine and a Level III NICU. That creates opportunities across adult surgery and maternal-newborn care.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Licensing in Texas
Compact license accepted. Texas is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, and our team handles endorsement and renewals for you.
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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.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel NICU · Odessa, TX · $2,954 /wk