Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Outpatient Med Surg
Abilene, TX
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

$2,632/week
Posted Today

Overview

  • Start Date09/08/2026
  • Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks
  • Setting
    Outpatient

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,632/week

Description

Registered Nurse – Outpatient Surgery Center Travel Assignment in Abilene, Texas

Travel RN opportunity in Abilene, TX: join a fast-paced outpatient surgery center and provide high-quality perioperative patient care in a supportive ambulatory surgery environment. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers a consistent weekday schedule, no call, and no weekends or holidays.

Overview

The Outpatient Registered Nurse will support a busy ambulatory surgery center providing care for pediatric, adult, adolescent, and geriatric patients. This role is ideal for a Registered Nurse who thrives in perioperative care, values efficiency and teamwork, and is seeking a Monday-through-Friday RN schedule in a surgical setting.

Job Details

  • Setting: Outpatient Surgery Center / Ambulatory OR
  • Location: Abilene, Texas 79606 — a welcoming West Texas community with a friendly atmosphere and convenient local amenities.
  • Assignment Length: 13 weeks
  • Start Date: September 8, 2026
  • Shift: Day shift, 8 hours (06:30 AM - 3:00 PM)
  • Shifts Per Week: 5
  • Weekly Hours: 40
  • Schedule: Monday - Friday
  • Call: No call
  • Weekends/Holidays: No weekends or holidays
  • Orientation: 40 hours
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,350 - $2,470

Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required and must be in hand at time of submission
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in the service line required
  • ACLS, BLS, and PALS certification required
  • Experience in outpatient surgery, ambulatory surgery, OR nursing, or perioperative care strongly preferred
  • Altera charting experience preferred, but not required
  • Strong clinical judgment and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment
  • Travel RN experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, high-quality nursing care for patients undergoing outpatient surgical procedures
  • Support pre-op, intra-op, and post-op patient flow as needed
  • Assist with a variety of procedures, including ambulatory OR and specialty surgical cases
  • Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and the perioperative team to ensure efficient patient care
  • Monitor patient status, document care accurately, and respond appropriately to clinical needs
  • Maintain a professional, patient-focused approach in a busy outpatient surgery center

Why Consider This Texas Nursing Job?

  • Consistent weekday schedule with no nights, no call, no weekends, and no holidays
  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative ambulatory surgery center
  • Strong fit for experienced perioperative nurses and travel nurses
  • Excellent opportunity to gain experience in outpatient surgical care in Abilene, Texas

Apply now to join this outpatient surgery center travel nursing assignment in Abilene, Texas.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We 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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #507427. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Outpatient

Employer

GHR Healthcare

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7 nurses recommend working with GHR Healthcare

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Pros

Love my recruiter, Chase Nelson!!!

Cons

None

Recommends working with GHR Healthcare

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About Abilene, TX

As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse 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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