OR RN
Abilene, TX
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,347/weekOverview
- Start Date12/07/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care360 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN with craniotomy/burr hole experience required and a TX or compact RN license for a 13-week assignment.
Details
- General OR setting supporting Neuro/Spine, Ortho/Trauma, and General/Robotics/Trauma surgical cases
- 1:1 patient ratio
- Day shift schedule, 4x10 hours, Mon-Wed or Wed-Fri, with call and late days as required
- Alternate schedules may be considered, including 4x10s (0630-1700 or 0830-1900) or 5x8s (0630-1500)
- Allscripts charting system preferred but not required
Requirements
- Active TX or compact RN license in hand required at time of consideration
- BLS certification required
- ACLS, CNOR, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC certifications preferred
- Minimum 2 years of recent experience in the service line required
- Craniotomy and burr hole experience required
- Experience with trauma cases such as amputations, burns, gunshot/stab wounds, and MVAs preferred
- Experience with neurology procedures including anterior cervical fusion, cervical fusion, craniotomy, kyphoplasty, and laminectomy/discectomy preferred
- Experience with orthopedic procedures including ACL reconstruction, arthroscopy, arthrotomy, carpal tunnel release, and fracture reductions preferred
- Experience with spinal procedures including spinal fusion and total joint replacement preferred
- Experience with general surgery procedures including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, and mastectomy preferred
- Experience with Da Vinci Xi Surgical System preferred
- Trauma Level I and II experience preferred
- Previous charge nurse experience preferred
Additional Information
- Must reside within 150 miles for local candidate consideration
- Previous permanent staff must have separated from the facility for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
- Facility conducts an onsite drug screen upon arrival, including marijuana testing, with mandatory clearance required
- Required lab work must be completed within 72 hours of accepting an offer, or a completion plan must be in place
- Travel experience preferred but first-time travelers may still be considered
- Orientation includes required non-billable modules averaging 6-8 hours
Facility
Hendrick Medical Center
1 nurse recommends working with Hendrick Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
- 360 beds
Employer
American Traveler
86 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Sebrona was so thorough and great to work with.
Cons
None
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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