OR RN - Neuro/Spine & Ortho Trauma
Abilene, TX
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,369/weekOverview
- Start Date04/27/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel OR RN in Abilene, TX — 13-week night shift contract for experienced perioperative RNs with neuro/spine and craniotomy expertise.
Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,110 - $2,220
- Location: Abilene, TX (79601) — travel nursing job, Texas nursing jobs
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 27, 2026 – July 27, 2026)
- Shift: Night shift, Friday – Sunday, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 – 07:00)
- Employment Type: Travel, On-Site — Operating Room / Perioperative RN
- Patient Age Groups: Adolescents, Pediatrics, Adults, Geriatrics
- Orientation: 16 hours
Job Requirements / Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) license (must be in hand at time of application)
- Minimum 2 years of recent Operating Room RN experience (perioperative nursing, surgical RN)
- Required experience with craniotomy and burr hole procedures (neuro OR experience)
- Preferred certifications: CNOR, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC
- Experience with Allscripts or Altera charting systems preferred
- Trauma Level I or II experience preferred; previous charge nurse experience preferred
- Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
- Ability to complete facility drug screen upon arrival (including marijuana) and required labs within 72 hours of offer acceptance
Responsibilities
- Provide perioperative nursing care for neuro/spine, ortho/trauma, and general/robotics surgical cases
- Demonstrate proficiency in craniotomy and burr hole procedures and other neurosurgical cases
- Assist with robotic-assisted procedures using the Da Vinci Xi Surgical System and perform circulating/scrub duties for appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, mastectomy, spinal fusion, joint replacement, and trauma cases
- Maintain accurate, timely patient records using electronic charting systems (Allscripts/Altera)
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV therapy, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
- Ensure patient safety, surgical site infection prevention, and high-quality perioperative care across all age groups
- Participate in orientation, complete required modules, and support onboarding of team members as needed
This position is ideal for experienced operating room nurses seeking travel nurse opportunities and perioperative nursing jobs in Texas. Join a supportive surgical team in a community hospital setting that performs high-acuity neuro/spine and trauma cases.
Apply now to be considered for this Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) travel assignment in Abilene, TX. Join our healthcare team today and advance your surgical nursing career with a rewarding 13-week contract.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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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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