OR RN
Amarillo, TX
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs
$2,268/weekOverview
- Start Date08/31/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Bring your perioperative expertise to a dynamic Operating Room team in Amarillo, Texas 79106. Located in the heart of the Texas Panhandle, Amarillo offers a welcoming community, convenient local amenities, and a relaxed pace with plenty of wide-open skies and classic West Texas charm. This 13-week travel nursing assignment is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse to work in a well-supported surgical environment with a diverse case mix, collaborative interdisciplinary support, and a schedule designed for focused daytime practice.
Job Details
- Position: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
- Assignment Type: Travel Nursing Job
- Location: Amarillo, Texas 79106
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- End Date: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift Duration: 10-hour day shifts
- Schedule: 4x10 days with a rotating day off
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020 - $2,130
- Charting System: Epic
- Orientation: 20 hours onsite orientation
- Call: Rotating call day required
- Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics
- Setting: Operating Room / Surgical Services
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in hand at time of submittal
- Minimum of 1 year of Operating Room or perioperative nursing experience required
- Experience with Epic charting preferred or required
- BLS certification required
- Strong clinical judgment and adaptability in a fast-paced surgical setting
- Ability to participate in rotating call coverage
- Comfort supporting a broad range of surgical cases and patient ages
- Travel nursing experience is a plus, but first-time travelers are welcome
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality perioperative nursing care before, during, and after surgical procedures
- Assist with a wide variety of surgical cases, including general OR, ortho/spine, thoracic, trauma, vascular, gynecologic, urologic, ENT, and other complex procedures
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the interdisciplinary care team to support safe patient outcomes
- Monitor patient status and maintain a sterile, efficient, and organized operating environment
- Document accurately in Epic and follow established OR workflows
- Adapt quickly to changing case needs and contribute to smooth day-to-day surgical flow
- Support quality patient care across adolescent, adult, pediatric, and geriatric populations
Apply now to join a rewarding Texas nursing job in Amarillo and bring your surgical nursing skills to a team that values quality care, collaboration, and efficiency.
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 Amarillo, TX
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Amarillo, TX here's what you should know:- Amarillo's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 90°F, and winter lows can drop to around 25°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Amarillo, with options available for furnished housing.
- Amarillo is car-friendly, with most residents relying on personal vehicles for transportation.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Amarillo has a diverse population with a mix of different ethnicities.
- The age range is varied, with a significant number of retirees.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dusty climate.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Amarillo.
- Amarillo offers a variety of activities, including art galleries, boutiques, antique shops, and restaurants in the Route 66 District.
- Visitors can enjoy live performances at the Amarillo Little Theatre and explore museums such as the Amarillo Museum of Art and the Texas Air & Space Museum.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can visit the botanical gardens, local zoo, and Thompson Memorial Park for walking, biking, and other recreational activities.
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