OR RN
Abilene, TX
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs
$2,632/weekOverview
- Start Date10/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse needed for a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Abilene, TX. Join a collaborative surgical services team and deliver high-quality perioperative nursing care in a well-supported OR environment with neuro/spine, orthopedic trauma, and general robotic cases.
Job Details
- Position: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
- Location: Abilene, TX 79601
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift Duration: 10-hour day shifts
- Schedule Options: 4x10s or 5x8s may be considered
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,350 - $2,470
- Orientation: 40 hours
- Patient Ratio: 1:1
- Charting System: Allscripts experience preferred
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of Operating Room nursing experience
- Active RN license in hand required at time of submission
- Current RN license and certification verification required
- ACLS, BLS, CNOR, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC preferred or required as noted in compliance
- Craniotomy and burr hole experience required
- Experience in neuro/spine, ortho/trauma, or general/robotics/trauma strongly preferred
- Previous charge nurse experience preferred
- Travel nursing experience preferred
- Must be able to complete all onboarding items within the designated timeframe
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care in the operating room
- Support surgical cases across neuro/spine, orthopedic trauma, and general robotic procedures
- Assist with complex cases, including craniotomy and burr hole procedures
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiology, and the surgical support team
- Maintain patient safety, sterile technique, and strong attention to detail throughout the surgical experience
- Adapt to call, late days, and scheduling needs as required
- Contribute to a positive, team-oriented environment focused on excellent patient outcomes
Why Consider This Texas Nursing Job?
This travel RN opportunity in Abilene, Texas offers steady case variety, a supportive surgical team, and a chance to grow your operating room skills in a West Texas healthcare setting. Located in Abilene, TX 79601, you'll enjoy a welcoming community atmosphere with convenient amenities, local dining, and the friendly pace that makes West Texas a great place to live and work.
Apply now to explore this Operating Room Registered Nurse travel job in Abilene, TX and join a team committed to outstanding patient care.
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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