NICU | RN | 13-Week Travel Contract – Odessa, TX

Travel NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Contract in Odessa, Texas

Experienced NICU Registered Nurses are invited to join a high-acuity Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Odessa, Texas. This 13-week travel nursing contract is ideal for a skilled neonatal nurse who is confident caring for critically ill and premature neonates, collaborating with respiratory and social services, and supporting families through complex neonatal care. Located in West Texas, Odessa offers a welcoming community, wide-open spaces, and convenient access to outdoor recreation and regional cultural attractions.

Travel NICU RN Job Details

• Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nursing
• Location: Odessa, Texas
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,040–$2,150
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 17, 2026
• End Date: February 16, 2027
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Patient Population: Neonates, including infants as young as 29 weeks gestation
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:3
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Charting: Cerner experience preferred

NICU Travel Nurse Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Texas
• At least 2 years of NICU nursing experience; 3 years of experience preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Level III NICU experience required
• Current BLS, NRP, and STABLE certifications required
• PALS certification preferred
• Experience with electronic medical records; Cerner experience preferred
• Ability to provide documentation and complete compliance requirements by the designated deadline
• Willingness to float to pediatric and nursery units as needed

NICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill neonates, including premature infants and patients requiring advanced respiratory support.
• Monitor and manage ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, oxygen delivery systems, and nitric oxide therapy.
• Assess and care for neonates with respiratory distress, sepsis, meconium aspiration, hyperbilirubinemia, necrotizing enterocolitis, neonatal abstinence syndrome, and other complex conditions.
• Administer medications, blood products, IV vasopressors, insulin, antibiotics, antivirals, surfactants, and other neonatal therapies safely and accurately.
• Manage arterial, umbilical, central, and implanted lines, including blood draws and line care.
• Perform neonatal assessments, APGAR scoring, blood glucose monitoring, thermoregulation, phototherapy, and therapeutic hypothermia interventions.
• Support feedings by bottle, breast, and gavage, including breast milk handling and breastfeeding education.
• Attend high-risk deliveries and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team during stabilization and ongoing care.
• Provide developmental care, patient and family education, emotional support, and clear communication regarding the plan of care.
• Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care plans accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Follow infection prevention, isolation, medication safety, and neonatal patient-safety standards.

Apply now for this Texas travel nursing opportunity and bring your NICU expertise to a high-acuity Level III neonatal care team in Odessa.

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.