Travel Contract

Cardiovascular Operating Room Technologist
Abilene, TX
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

$2,312/week
Posted 2 days ago

Overview

  • Start Date01/12/2026
  • Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks
  • Setting
    Hospital

Pay

Description

Job Opportunity: Surgical Services (Travel/Contract)

Location: Abilene, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks


Job Details

  • Schedule: 5x8 hour shifts with call required
  • May float to main OR
  • Occasional weekend coverage
  • Must be certified (NCCT or NBSTSA)
  • Level II Trauma preferred

Required Experience

  • Specialty: Surgical Services
  • Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for specialty unless otherwise specified (no conflicting data found)
  • Prior travel experience: Not required

Certifications & Licenses

  • Must have current certification: NCCT or NBSTSA
  • ACLS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI acceptable)
  • BLS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI acceptable)
  • PALS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI acceptable)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) as applicable
  • CHEMO certification as applicable
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) as applicable
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) as applicable
  • ENPC as applicable
  • State License verification required within 30 days of start
  • NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP) required within 30 days of start
  • Tech Cert Verification - National required within 30 days of start
  • Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) required for Telemetry RNs

Background & Compliance Requirements

  • 7 Year Background Check required within 1 year of start; update annually
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
  • Education Verification (highest level) required
  • State-specific checks for Texas (DADS Employability Status and Employee Misconduct Registry) required within 30 days of start
  • Various facility-specific acknowledgments and agreements must be reviewed and signed prior to start

Health & Immunization Requirements

  • Physical Exam required within 1 year of start; must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract
  • Fit Mask (3M 1860 Regular or 1860S) required; must be updated annually
  • Negative TB or Chest X-Ray required; must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract
  • Immunizations required (positive titer or vaccination documentation accepted):
    • Rubeola (Measles)
    • Mumps
    • Rubella
    • Hepatitis B
    • Varicella
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine required within 10 years of start
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine required for 2025-26 season (Oct 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026); religious or medical exemptions accepted
  • Drug Testing: Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen with THC within 10 business days prior to start; facility conducts additional drug screen upon arrival

Additional Requirements

  • 2 professional references required within 3 years of start
  • Resume/Application required
  • Skills Checklist required and must be updated annually
  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required as applicable
  • Color Blind Testing (online Relias Ishihara version acceptable) required
  • Competency Exam required as applicable
  • Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required and updated annually

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract position in Surgical Services located in Abilene, Texas. The role requires certification in NCCT or NBSTSA, multiple life support certifications, and compliance with extensive background, health, and facility-specific documentation. The schedule includes 5 eight-hour shifts with call and occasional weekend coverage. Level II Trauma experience is preferred. Prior travel experience is not required.

Employer

GHR Healthcare - PH Division

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About Abilene, TX

As a Travel Surgical Technologist in Abilene, TX here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • 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.
Weather
  • Abilene experiences hot summers with average highs around 95°F and mild winters with average lows around 33°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in Abilene, providing convenience for travel nurses.
Transportation
  • Abilene is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
  • Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
Demographics
  • 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.
Things to Do
  • 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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