OR RN
Abilene, TX
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs
$2,632/weekOverview
- Start Date10/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Looking for a Travel Operating Room RN job in Abilene, TX? Join a dynamic surgical services team and bring your perioperative nursing expertise to a high-performing OR with neuro/spine, orthopedic trauma, and general/robotic cases. Abilene, TX 79601 offers a welcoming West Texas atmosphere, a friendly community, and convenient access to local dining, parks, and everyday amenities.
Job Details
- Location: Abilene, TX 79601
- Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse position
- Specialty: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift Duration: 10-hour days
- Schedule: Day shift, typically Monday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Friday, with call and late days as needed
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,350–$2,470
- Orientation: 40 hours
- Weekly Hours: 40
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand at time of submission
- Minimum of 2 years of operating room nursing experience
- Experience with neuro/spine, orthopedic trauma, and general/robotics/trauma cases
- Craniotomy and burr hole experience required
- Current BLS certification
- ACLS certification
- CNOR certification
- NIHSS certification
- PALS certification
- TNCC certification
- Charting experience with Allscripts preferred
- Charge nurse experience preferred
- Travel nursing experience preferred
- Ability to complete required onboarding items within the specified timeline
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled perioperative nursing care in the operating room for a wide range of surgical cases
- Support complex procedures in neuro/spine, orthopedic trauma, and general/robotic surgery
- Assist with safe patient preparation, intraoperative care, and efficient surgical workflow
- Maintain readiness for higher-acuity cases, including craniotomy and burr hole procedures
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the surgical team to promote positive patient outcomes
- Deliver high-quality care to adolescent, adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients
- Follow unit protocols, patient safety standards, and documentation requirements
- Participate in orientation and complete modules as required
Apply now for this Travel OR RN opportunity in Abilene, Texas, and join a respected healthcare 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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