Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - $2,674 per week in Odessa, TX

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Odessa
Posted on: February 3, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Location: Odessa, TX Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,674 per week Shift Information: Nights - 4 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 3/3/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified NICU RN in Odessa, Texas, 79761! Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: 3 years License: Valid nursing license required Certifications: BLS, PALS, NRP, STABLE Must-Have: 2 years minimum experience in a Level III NICU required. Charting system experience required. Previous charge experience preferred. Description: High-risk Level III NICU setting. Candidates must possess NRP and STABLE certifications. Patient ratios are 3:1. Experience in care for neonates starting at 34 weeks gestation is essential. Skills required include blood glucose monitoring, hyperbilirubinemia management, and insulin administration. Candidates must be familiar with phototherapy, breastfeeding support, and various feeding techniques (bottle, breast, gavage). Knowledge of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and its management is necessary. Experience with placement and management of nasogastric and nasojejunal tubes is required. Understanding of isolation precautions and PPE protocols is expected. Candidates must be able to manage neonatal sepsis and sepsis work-up procedures. Experience with administration of blood and blood products is essential. Candidates should also be familiar with arterial line management and central line care. Starting and maintaining IVs, as well as working with umbilical artery and vein catheters, is required. Neonatal dosage calculations and medication administration, including antibiotics and anti-seizure medications, are necessary skills. Experience with IV vasopressors, surfactants, and steroids is required. Candidates should assist with lumbar punctures and manage neonatal abstinence syndrome. Knowledge of therapeutic hypothermia and APGAR scoring is a must. Candidates will need to provide developmental care and teach patients and families. Familiarity with phlebotomy and neonatal thermoregulation is required. Experience with bubble CPAP and various suctioning methods is essential. Knowledge of high flow nasal cannula, high-frequency ventilation, nitric oxide, and management of chest tubes is necessary. Experience with meconium aspiration and various oxygen delivery systems is required. Familiarity with respiratory distress syndrome and ventilator management is essential. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Different regions may incorporate alternative medicine practices into healthcare. Exposure to these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of holistic patient care. In times of public health crises, travel nurses often play essential roles in vaccination campaigns, disease control efforts, and other initiatives that contribute to the well-being of communities. Travel nurses may find themselves in challenging situations that require effective crisis management. This experience can be valuable in emergency healthcare settings and disaster response teams. Travel nursing offers flexibility in terms of assignment duration and location. You can choose short-term or long-term assignments, and the flexibility allows for a better work-life balance. Working with diverse patient populations and teams hones your emotional intelligence. Understanding and navigating different emotions becomes crucial in providing compassionate patient care. Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS PALS - AHA Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29283044EXPTEMP

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