Registered Nurse - ICU/CCU - Nights - $10,000 sign on bonus

Odessa Regional Medical Center•Odessa, TX

About The Position

Odessa Regional Medical Center is hiring a Registered Nurse for its ICU/CCU. The role provides critical care to patients with severe conditions, with a focus on critical cardiac patients. The nurse monitors patients closely, administers medications, performs advanced life support interventions, and collaborates with physicians to develop and implement individualized treatment plans. The posting lists full-time night shifts of 12 hours, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. It also includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus with an 18-month commitment and relocation assistance availability.

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas.
BLS and ACLS certifications.
Minimum of 1 year of experience.
Ability to rapidly assess patient situations, interpret complex data, and make timely clinical decisions.
Expertise in cardiac monitoring, advanced life support techniques, and medication administration.
Effective communication with physicians, other healthcare team members, and patients and families.

Responsibilities

Continuously monitor vital signs, including heart rhythm (ECG), blood pressure, and oxygen saturation, and respond quickly to changes in patient condition.
Administer complex cardiac medications, including emergency medications such as antiarrhythmics and vasopressors, according to physician orders.
Perform advanced cardiac life support procedures such as CPR, defibrillation, and pacemaker insertion in emergency situations.
Interpret and manage invasive hemodynamic monitoring data, including central venous pressure (CVP) and pulmonary artery pressure.
Educate patients and families about heart conditions, treatment plans, and self-care measures.
Provide emotional support to patients and families facing critical cardiac situations.
Collaborate with physicians to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.