OR RN
Abilene, TX
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,347/weekOverview
- Start Date10/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care360 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN with craniotomy/burr hole experience for a night shift assignment requiring a TX or compact RN license.
Details
- Operating Room setting supporting Neuro/Spine, Ortho/Trauma, and General/Robotics/Trauma cases
- Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 7:00 PM-7:00 AM)
- Friday through Sunday schedule with no call requirements
- 1:1 patient ratio
- Allscripts charting system experience preferred but not required
Requirements
- Active TX or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
- BLS certification required
- ACLS, CNOR, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC certifications preferred
- Minimum 2 years of Operating Room experience required
- Craniotomy and burr hole experience required
- Trauma Level I or II hospital experience preferred
- Experience with a variety of surgical procedures including trauma, neurology, orthopedic, general surgery, and robotics (Da Vinci Xi Surgical System) preferred
- Previous charge nurse experience preferred
- Travel experience preferred
Additional Information
- Provide perioperative nursing care across neuro/spine, orthopedic/trauma, and general/robotics/trauma surgical cases
- Facility conducts its own onsite drug screening upon arrival, including marijuana testing, with automatic cancellation for any positive result
- Candidates must reside within 150 miles for consideration as local radius applies to RN/LVN roles
- Previous permanent staff must have separated from employment for at least 1 year before returning as a travel clinician
- Clinicians must be available to complete any required lab work within 72 hours of accepting an offer or provide a completion plan
- Hard document due date is Thursday at 2:00 PM CST prior to start, with some flexibility on a case-by-case basis
Facility
Hendrick Medical Center
1 nurse recommends working with Hendrick Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
- 360 beds
Employer
American Traveler
83 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Sebrona has been an incredible recruiter to work with during my job search for travel vascular sonography positions. From our very first conversation, she took the time to actually understand what I was looking for, not just throwing generic openings at me, but paying attention to my specialty, my preferences, and my timeline. She's responsive, communicative, and genuinely invested in finding the right fit rather than just filling a slot. Any time I had a question, she got back to me quickly with clear, honest answers. No runaround, no overselling a position just to close it out. Working with Sebrona has made the often stressful process of job hunting feel a lot more manageable. I'd recommend her to any traveler looking for a recruiter who actually listens and follows through.
Cons
None
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With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
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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