Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $1,966 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Odessa, Texas. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry Discipline: RN Start Date: 04/21/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Telemetry (Night) – Odessa, TX | 13-Week Travel Contract Travel RN: Med/Surg Telemetry Night Shift in Odessa, TX — 13-week contract, competitive pay $1,750–$1,840 weekly. Apply now for this urgent travel nursing job! Join a dynamic healthcare team in Odessa, Texas as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Med/Surg Telemetry (Ortho/Neuro). This 13-week travel nursing assignment is ideal for experienced Telemetry RNs and Med/Surg RNs who want to provide high-quality acute care while experiencing life in West Texas. Odessa healthcare offers a friendly community, cultural amenities, and beautiful sunsets — perfect for travel nursing professionals seeking Texas nursing jobs. Job Details Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,750 – $1,840 (competitive travel nurse pay) Location: Odessa, TX 79761 — travel nursing job in West Texas Role / Setting: Med/Surg Telemetry (6W Ortho / Neuro Unit) — Telemetry RN / Med/Surg RN Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 21, 2026 – July 21, 2026) Shift: Night shift, 12-hour shifts (18:45 – 07:15) Hours per Week: 36 (alternating 36/48 or straight 48 hours possible) Employment Type: Travel, On-Site — travel nursing jobs in Texas / Odessa healthcare jobs Start: Urgent need — immediate availability preferred Job Requirements / Qualifications Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas (compact license candidates must hold TX privileges) BLS certification (American Heart Association preferred) NIHSS certification required Minimum 1 year of RN experience in Med/Surg Telemetry, Ortho, Neuro, or related acute care setting Travel nursing experience strongly preferred — experience as a Travel RN, Telemetry RN, or Med/Surg RN is a plus Cerner charting experience preferred (Electronic Health Record experience desirable) Willingness to float to other Med/Surg/Tele units as assigned Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions and declinations allowed) Local candidates within 50 miles not accepted (position targeted to travel nurses) Key Responsibilities Provide high-quality patient care in a Med/Surg Telemetry environment with a focus on Ortho and Neuro patients Manage patient assignments up to a 6:1 ratio during shifts (Telemetry RN acuity-based assignments) Monitor cardiac telemetry, assess clinical changes, and intervene per facility protocols Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (physicians, therapists, and support staff) to ensure optimal patient outcomes Float to other Med/Surg/Tele units as needed to support staffing and patient care Document patient care accurately and timely using Cerner or the facility's EHR Participate in unit orientation and comply with facility policies, safety standards, and infection control procedures Why Apply Opportunity for experienced Med/Surg Tele RNs to work in an acute care hospital setting Competitive weekly pay for travel nursing in Odessa, TX Gain experience in Ortho and Neuro patient care on a Telemetry unit Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel RN (Med/Surg Telemetry) in Odessa, TX. Submit your resume and current nursing license to be considered for this urgent travel nursing job. Join our team and make a meaningful impact in patient care. Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. GHR Healthcare Job ID 470841. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg Tele About GHR Healthcare For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.