Registered Nurse - Emergency - Days

Odessa Regional Medical Center

Odessa, Texas

Eligibility: Sign-on bonus

Posted Aug 27

Shift and hours: 12-⁠hour days
Unit and setting: ER · Hospital
License: RN licenseCurrent RN licensure, State of Texas required.
Term: Permanent

Do you qualify?

License: Current RN licensure, State of Texas required. Check your license
Certification: BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required.

Preferred

Certification: TNCC Certification preferred.

What it pays

Sign-on bonus: $10,000

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage
Retirement savings plan
Paid time off
Flexible scheduling
Opportunities for professional development and advancement

Posted pay in Texas

The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026.

Odessa Regional Medical Center

Hospital: Odessa Regional Medical Center
Address: 520 E 6TH STREET, ODESSA, TX, 79761
CMS rating: 3 of 5 stars
Beds: 208

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Emergency, ICU/CCU, and high-risk L&D RN roles posted as night shifts; Emergency also listed full-time.

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Registered Nurse - Emergency - Days - $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Odessa Regional Medical Center’s reputation for delivering personalized, professional medical care is built on the hard work and dedication of physicians, nurses, technologists and other members of our healthcare team. We offer outstanding career opportunities for qualified people who share our commitment to providing expert healthcare and excellent customer service. Our employees enjoy opportunities for professional development and career advancement, as well as a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Position Details

Shift: Full-Time Days
Hours: 7a-7p
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus with an 18-month commitment
Relocation assistance available

Job Summary

Evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care. Assists physicians during examinations and procedures. Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse. Promotes patients' independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Qualifications

Current RN licensure, State of Texas required. BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required. TNCC Certification preferred.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for professional development and advancement. Supportive work environment with a collaborative team. Comprehensive healthcare coverage. Retirement savings plan. Paid time off and flexible scheduling options.

What's around it?

Odessa Regional Medical Center · Odessa, TX

Odessa, TXFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 6% below the US average

Median rent: $1,315/mo
Household income: $73,472/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Odessa, TX

NeighborhoodsSuburban master-planned developments such as Mission Estates and Parks Legado offer quiet residential settings with quick access to retail and dining. Newer single-family subdivisions and apartment communities are clustered along John Ben Sheppard Parkway, Rocky Lane Road, Deering Road, and the outer State Loop. Closer to the core, downtown Odessa features historic residential pockets and modern apartment buildings near local cafes, while semi-rural areas like Gardendale provide acreage living on the northern edge of the metro.

Suburban master-planned developments such as Mission Estates and Parks Legado offer quiet residential settings with quick access to retail and dining. Newer single-family subdivisions and apartment communities are clustered along John Ben Sheppard Parkway, Rocky Lane Road, Deering Road, and the outer State Loop.

Closer to the core, downtown Odessa features historic residential pockets and modern apartment buildings near local cafes, while semi-rural areas like Gardendale provide acreage living on the northern edge of the metro.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: mflorezrealty.com Source 2: movers.com

Getting aroundDriving is essential for getting around Odessa, with major arteries including Andrews Highway, John Ben Sheppard Parkway, and the State Loop carrying heavy commuter traffic. Roads handle significant industrial and heavy-truck traffic tied to Permian Basin energy operations, leading locals to report aggressive driving habits and elevated accident rates. Surface parking is generally abundant and easily accessible across medical centers and commercial corridors.

Driving is essential for getting around Odessa, with major arteries including Andrews Highway, John Ben Sheppard Parkway, and the State Loop carrying heavy commuter traffic. Roads handle significant industrial and heavy-truck traffic tied to Permian Basin energy operations, leading locals to report aggressive driving habits and elevated accident rates.

Surface parking is generally abundant and easily accessible across medical centers and commercial corridors.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: movers.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation centers around Comanche Trail Park and adjacent McKinney Park, which provide walking trails, fishing lakes, shaded picnic pavilions, and multi-use green spaces. Golf enthusiasts utilize local courses such as Ratliff or nearby Hogan, while families frequent Green Acres for outdoor mini golf and go-karts. Beyond municipal parks, outdoor life is shaped by expansive desert horizons and striking West Texas evening sunsets.

Outdoor recreation centers around Comanche Trail Park and adjacent McKinney Park, which provide walking trails, fishing lakes, shaded picnic pavilions, and multi-use green spaces. Golf enthusiasts utilize local courses such as Ratliff or nearby Hogan, while families frequent Green Acres for outdoor mini golf and go-karts.

Beyond municipal parks, outdoor life is shaped by expansive desert horizons and striking West Texas evening sunsets.

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Relocation assistance listed for Emergency RN (amount not stated)

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Living in Odessa

Odessa delivers an unapologetically authentic slice of West Texas, driven by the industrious energy of the Permian Basin, storied Friday night football traditions, and expansive desert skies. For relocating healthcare professionals, the city provides robust clinical employment alongside a straightforward, unpretentious lifestyle. Residential pockets like Mission Estates, Parks Legado, and the corridors around John Ben Sheppard Parkway provide comfortable suburban neighborhoods, while downtown offers local character at spots like Barrel and Derrick, Masa Bakery, and the historic Ector Theatre. Community life balances quirky cultural staples—such as the Shakespearean Globe of the Great Southwest, the Ellen Noël Art Museum, and the campus Stonehenge replica—with relaxation at Comanche Trail Park. Relocating nurses should plan for practical regional tradeoffs: the semi-arid climate brings intense summer heat and periodic spring dust storms, and heavy commercial oilfield traffic on the Loop and Andrews Highway demands attentive driving. Approached with clear expectations, Odessa offers nurses a hardworking, deeply hospitable community with a distinctive frontier spirit.

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As of 2024Source 1: thelocalpalate.com Source 2: discoverodessa.org Source 3: mflorezrealty.com Source 4: youtube.com Source 5: reddit.com

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