OR RN
Abilene, TX
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,369/weekOverview
- Start Date11/02/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse needed for a 13-week travel RN assignment in Abilene, TX. Abilene offers a welcoming West Texas atmosphere with a strong sense of community, making it an appealing place to live and work while you build your nursing career. Join a collaborative perioperative team in a fast-paced surgical setting with a diverse case mix, strong interdisciplinary support, and day-shift hours.
Job Details
- Setting: Operating Room / Perioperative Nursing
- Location: Abilene, TX 79601
- Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: Day shift, 12 hours (06:30 - 19:00)
- Weekly Hours: 36
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,110 - $2,220
- Orientation: 40 hours
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand at time of submission
- Minimum of 2 years of Operating Room RN or surgical services experience required
- Experience in neuro/spine, ortho/trauma, or general/robotics/trauma procedures preferred
- Craniotomy and burr hole experience required
- Previous charge nurse experience preferred
- Trauma Level I or II experience preferred
- Allscripts experience preferred; Altera experience also preferred
- Current certifications required for the role, including BLS and other OR-related credentials per facility guidelines
- Flu vaccine required; medical or religious exemptions only
- Must be able to complete all compliance items and lab work within the required timeframe
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality nursing care in the Operating Room for a variety of surgical cases
- Support perioperative procedures in neuro/spine, ortho/trauma, and general/robotic surgery
- Assist with craniotomy and burr hole cases while maintaining strict attention to detail and patient safety
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the perioperative care team to ensure efficient case flow
- Prepare the OR, maintain sterile technique, and monitor patients throughout the surgical process
- Document accurately in the charting system and communicate clearly with the care team
- Adapt to late days and call requirements as needed to support unit operations
- Contribute to a positive, team-oriented environment focused on excellent patient outcomes
Apply now to take the next step in your Texas nursing career with this Operating Room RN travel job in Abilene.
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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