Operating Room RN – Neuro/Spine & Trauma
Abilene, TX
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days
$2,560/weekOverview
- Start Date03/02/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care360 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Job Description
American Traveler has an immediate opening for a Operating Room RN (OR) job in Abilene, Texas. RN travelers who work with us receive a highly competitive pay and benefits package. You'll enjoy the personalized client service that has earned us high ratings from travelers nationwide -- and the security that comes from working with an established, Joint Commission-certified agency.
More about traveling in Texas: Texas travel assignments take you to the nation's second-largest state and home to three of the country's largest cities: Houston, Dallas and San Antonio. Texas' population is rising, and so is the need for travelers.
Job ID: P-663888
Responsibilities
RNs working in the operating room (OR) assist doctors and surgeons in the operating room and monitor patients' vital signs during surgery. They work alongside surgical teams to ensure that patients receive the best possible care and serve as liaisons between the surgical team and the patients' families. OR nurses also assess patients before surgery, coordinate surgical care, and maintain a sterile operating room. Because emergency surgeries can arise at any moment, many OR positions require that nurses take call during weekends and holidays, especially if the OR RN is working at a trauma center. Candidates for OR nursing jobs should be multifaceted, organized, and strong patient advocates. OR travel nurses earn above average salaries, full benefits packages, and are in high demand.Requirements
- 1+ year of recent experience in this specialty and setting
- Valid nursing license as required by this state
- Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through AHA recommended and may be required
- Specialty-related certifications are preferred and may be required
- Professional References
- Additional job specific requirements will be provided by your Recruiter
Benefits
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- 401(k) Plan
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
- Generous Housing Allowance
- Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
- Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
- Traveler Rewards and Discounts
Facility
Hendrick Medical Center
1 nurse recommends working with Hendrick Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
- 360 beds
Employer
American Traveler
57 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Fast responder, friendly and helpful
Cons
None
Recommends working with American Traveler
About Abilene, TX
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Abilene, TX here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Abilene is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for money.
- Abilene experiences hot summers with average highs around 95°F and mild winters with average lows around 33°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in Abilene, providing convenience for travel nurses.
- Abilene is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- Abilene has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of medical facilities and healthcare opportunities.
- Abilene offers a variety of activities including dining at Tex-Mex and Texas-style BBQ restaurants, exploring historical sites like Frontier Texas and Buffalo Gap Historic Village, visiting the Abilene Zoo, playing golf at outstanding courses, and enjoying the outdoors at places like Fort Phantom Hill.
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