Clinical RN or GN w/Permit (Radiology RN)
Medical Center Hospital
Odessa, Texas
Posted Jul 30 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- Days40 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- Radiology Special Procedures · Hospital Provides nursing care for patients requiring radiological services; assesses patient condition; assists radiologists, physicians and department staff.
- License
- RN licenseHold a current Texas permit or license as a Registered Nurse.
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed Clinical RN or GN w/Permit (Radiology RN)
- License
- Hold a current Texas permit or license as a Registered Nurse. Check your license
- Certification
- Current BLS certifications required through American Heart Association upon hire or transfer to department.
- Certification
- ACLS and/or PALS within 3 months of hire or transfer to department.After hire · within 3 months
- Experience
- B. Training and Experience:
- Also asks
- Successful completion of hospital and nursing orientation within 3 months of hire required.After hire · within 3 months
- Also asks
- Complete the Customer Service course within 3 months of hire required.After hire · within 3 months
- Also asks
- Moderate sedation competency completed within 3 months of hire or transfer to department.After hire · within 3 months
- Also asks
- Complete the following competencies within 3 months of hire or transfer to departmentAfter hire · within 3 months
- Also asks
- C. Job Knowledge:
- Also asks
- Comprehensive knowledge of general nursing procedures including IV therapy and patient care monitoring devices. Performance improvement and adult education principles helpful.
Preferred
- Education
- BSN preferred.
- Experience
- One year of RN experience in critical care setting preferred.
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
The role and schedule
- Patients
- Provides nursing care for patients requiring radiological services; assesses patient condition; assists radiologists, physicians and department staff. Provides nursing care for patients requiring radiological services; assesses patient condition; assists radiologists, physicians and department staff.
- Hours stated
- Day Shift, 40 plus
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
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Position Summary
Provides nursing care for patients requiring radiological services; assesses patient condition; assists radiologists, physicians and department staff. Performs such duties that will maintain and improve the quality of patient care; recommends policy procedures and performs PI and risk management activities related to the radiology departmental patient care. Participates in performance improvement activities.
Qualifications
A.
Education
Hold a current Texas permit or license as a Registered Nurse. BSN preferred.
B. Training and Experience:
Current BLS certifications required through American Heart Association upon hire or transfer to department. Successful completion of hospital and nursing orientation within 3 months of hire required. Complete the Customer Service course within 3 months of hire required. One year of RN experience in critical care setting preferred. ACLS and/or PALS within 3 months of hire or transfer to department. Moderate sedation competency completed within 3 months of hire or transfer to department. Complete the following competencies within 3 months of hire or transfer to department
C. Job Knowledge:
Comprehensive knowledge of general nursing procedures including IV therapy and patient care monitoring devices. Performance improvement and adult education principles helpful.
Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Occasionally required to lift and position patients for procedures.
Job has the potential for exposure to infectious diseases and radiation.
Location: Medical Center Health System · Radiology Special Procedures
Schedule
Full Time, Day Shift, 40 plus
What's around it?
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