ED Registered Nurse Job in Odessa, TX

You will work as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department at Medical Center Hospital, a Level II Trauma Center. This is a fast-paced environment where you will care for patients across all age groups—from neonates and infants through geriatrics—and manage complex acute and trauma cases.

Schedule and Pay

• 4x12 day shifts
• 36/48 alternating or straight 48-hour block scheduling
• 12 weekend shifts (Saturday or Sunday) required per contract
• Must work Thanksgiving and New Year's Day OR Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
• Weekly pay: $2,645
• 91-day assignment starting November 10, 2026

Clinical Responsibilities

You will manage a patient ratio of 4 patients per nurse on day shifts. Your core duties include triage, arterial line and central line management, chest tube care, BiPAP/CPAP support, blood product administration, IV vasopressor titration, and care of ventilated patients. You will perform procedural sedation, manage intubation scenarios, interpret dysrhythmias and arterial blood gases, and respond to multisystem organ dysfunction and failure.

You will also assess and manage trauma cases including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, gunshot wounds, and traumatic amputations. You will handle psychiatric holds, suicidal patients, drug overdoses, and de-escalation of violent behavior.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience
• Travel healthcare experience required
• Level II Trauma Center experience required
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC, and ENPC
• Cerner charting system experience preferred

Support and Resources

You will have access to interdisciplinary teams including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and phlebotomy to support patient care delivery.