Telemetry RN in Odessa, Texas
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Odessa, TX
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,390/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $49.79
- Weekly
- $2,390
- Yearly (full-time)
- $124,280
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $49.79/hour — 8% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Texas ($46.14/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 48 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Texas right now
- 2,077 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Texas from 6 agencies, 46 of them in Odessa.
- Pay in these listings: $18.02 – $163/hour, median $47.87/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Texas: $46.14/hour ($95,971/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($54.90/hour across 525 jobs).
Job description
Join a busy medical-surgical and telemetry unit in Odessa, Texas, as a registered nurse on a 13-week travel contract. This role involves working 12-hour night shifts from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, with the flexibility to consider straight 48-hour weeks or rotating 36/48 schedules. You'll be floating between med-surg and tele units as needed, providing critical support to the nursing team. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience, travel experience preferred, and be comfortable adapting to different units. Expect to handle a variety of patient needs, ensuring smooth unit operations during overnight hours in a fast-paced environment.
Weather:
The weather around this time of year is generally warm and sunny, with mild evenings that make for pleasant nights and perfect for outdoor evening strolls.
Fun Things To Do:
- City Exploration: Discover Odessa’s local art scene and historic downtown district.
- Day Trip to Big Spring: Enjoy a scenic drive and visit the Comanche Trail Park for hiking and picnicking.
- Visit Fort Davis: Take a day trip to this historic frontier town with stunning mountain views and the McDonald Observatory.
- Outdoor Adventure: Explore Odessa's outdoor parks and nature preserves for hiking, birdwatching, or a leisurely picnic.
- Nearby Lake Trips: Head out to Lake Corpus Christi for water activities or relaxing lakeside days.
Job Specifics:
Location: Odessa, Texas
Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM
Duration: 13 weeks
Estimated weekly gross pay: $2,389.50
Hourly commitment: 48 hours per week
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