Travel NICU Registered Nurse

ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Odessa, Texas.

• Specialty:
  NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  01/06/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Opportunity:

RN - NICU

Job Details:

• Work in high-risk Level III NICU caring for neonates

• Patient ratio of 3:1 for days, nights, and weekends

• Minimum 2-3 years of NICU experience required

• Travel experience required

• 36-hour orientation provided

• Required certifications: BLS, NRP, PALS, STABLE

• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions allowed)

• Previous charge experience preferred

• Experience with Cerner charting system required

• Must be comfortable with administration of blood products, arterial line management, high frequency ventilation, central line care, developmental care, various feeding methods, respiratory management, and ventilator management

• Care for neonates 29-34+ weeks gestation with conditions including respiratory distress syndrome, neonatal sepsis, necrotizing enterocolitis, and neonatal abstinence syndrome

• Interdisciplinary support available including respiratory services, interpretation services, social services, and unit secretary

• Local candidates within 50-mile radius not accepted

• Hard document deadline:
Tuesday 4:30pm CST prior to start with no exceptions

Facility:

This medical center operates a high-acuity Level III NICU providing specialized care for critically ill neonates. The facility maintains comprehensive neonatal intensive care services with advanced equipment and interdisciplinary support teams. The organization emphasizes evidence-based care and utilizes modern technology including Cerner charting systems to ensure optimal patient outcomes for the most vulnerable patient population.

Location:

Odessa, TX

Odessa offers a unique blend of West Texas culture and modern amenities, with a strong sense of community and affordable living. The area provides opportunities for outdoor recreation and is known for its rich oil industry heritage, making it an interesting location for healthcare professionals seeking a distinctive Texas experience.

Adex Job . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

ADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.

• Referral bonus