OR RN
Abilene, TX
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,369/weekOverview
- Start Date10/05/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel OR RN opportunity in Abilene, TX: join a skilled perioperative team supporting neuro/spine, trauma, and complex surgical cases in a structured daytime schedule.
Bring your operating room expertise to a dynamic surgical services team in Abilene, Texas, a welcoming West Texas community known for its friendly atmosphere, affordable living, and easy access to local dining, parks, and cultural attractions. This travel nursing opportunity offers a consistent daytime schedule, a collaborative environment, and the chance to support a wide range of complex surgical cases while making a meaningful impact on patient care.
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse with strong neuro/spine and trauma surgery experience for a 13-week travel nursing assignment. This role is ideal for a confident OR RN who enjoys fast-paced perioperative nursing, works well in a team setting, and is ready to step into a highly skilled operating room environment.
Job Details
- Position: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
- Employment Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
- Setting: Operating Room / Perioperative Services
- Location: Abilene, TX 79601
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: 3 x 12-hour day shifts, 06:30 AM - 07:00 PM
- Weekly Hours: 36
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,110 - $2,220
- Orientation: 40 hours
- Call / Late Days: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday block with call and late days as required
Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand at the time of submission
- Minimum of 2 years of operating room experience in the service line
- Craniotomy and burr hole experience required
- Experience with neuro/spine, ortho/trauma, and general/robotics/trauma cases strongly preferred
- Previous charge nurse experience preferred
- Allscripts experience preferred
- Certifications preferred or required for the assignment include ACLS, BLS, CNOR, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC
- Comfort working with adult, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patient populations
- Previous travel nursing experience preferred
- Ability to complete required lab items promptly after offer acceptance
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality nursing care in the operating room for complex surgical cases
- Support neuro/spine, orthopedic trauma, and general/robotic procedures
- Circulate and assist with specialized surgical cases, including craniotomy and burr hole procedures
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia, and the perioperative team to ensure smooth case flow
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and support efficient operating room workflow
- Adapt to a busy surgical environment while maintaining excellent patient advocacy and safety standards
- Participate in call coverage and late shifts as scheduled
- Contribute to a supportive team culture focused on high standards of care
Apply now to take the next step in your Texas healthcare career as a Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse in Abilene. Join our surgical team today.
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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