OR RN
Odessa, TX
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,243/weekOverview
- Start Date10/27/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Apply for a Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) job in Odessa, Texas, and join a collaborative perioperative team for a 13-week travel nursing assignment. This opportunity offers competitive weekly pay, no call, and the chance to care for diverse patient populations across a broad range of surgical services in a dynamic West Texas community. Odessa is known for its welcoming atmosphere, warm climate, and access to the wide-open landscapes and cultural attractions of the Permian Basin.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,000–$2,100
- Location: Odessa, Texas
- Healthcare Setting: Operating Room; Level II trauma and community hospital
- Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week, approximately 6:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
- Weekend Schedule: Friday through Sunday
- Call: No call required
- Start Date: October 27, 2026
- Contract End Date: January 26, 2027
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Orientation: Approximately 3–4 days
Operating Room RN Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Texas
- At least 1 year of professional nursing experience; 2–3 years of Operating Room or perioperative nursing experience strongly preferred
- Operating Room experience supporting a broad range of procedures, including robotic, orthopedic, spine/neuro, general, gynecologic, ENT, ophthalmology, pain management, urology, vascular, and trauma cases
- Experience with the Da Vinci XI robotic surgical system preferred
- Level II trauma experience required; community hospital experience required
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- Experience with Cerner electronic health records preferred
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
- Strong knowledge of perioperative safety, sterile technique, specimen handling, surgical equipment, and universal protocol
- Ability to care for patients across the lifespan, including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations
Travel OR Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide safe, efficient Registered Nurse care throughout the perioperative experience
- Prepare operating rooms, supplies, instruments, and equipment for scheduled surgical procedures
- Support surgical teams during general, orthopedic, spine, vascular, trauma, robotic, gynecologic, urologic, ENT, ophthalmic, and other procedures
- Apply appropriate infection prevention practices, sterile technique, and surgical safety protocols
- Assist with patient positioning, surgical counts, specimen handling and labeling, electrosurgical equipment, and related perioperative processes
- Monitor patients, recognize changes in condition, and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Document patient care accurately using Cerner when applicable
- Contribute to a respectful, team-oriented environment focused on excellent patient outcomes
Apply now for this Operating Room Registered Nurse travel contract in Odessa, Texas, and join a dedicated perioperative healthcare team.
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 Odessa, TX
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Odessa, TX here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Odessa, TX is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 94°F, and average lows are around 70°F.
- In winter, average highs are around 57°F, and average lows are around 31°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available and relatively easy to find in Odessa, TX.
- Odessa is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is recommended for travel nurses.
- Odessa has a diverse population with a mix of different ethnicities.
- The age range is varied, with a significant portion of the population falling in the working-age group.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Odessa.
- Odessa offers a variety of restaurants with diverse cuisines, and there are opportunities to explore art and music in the local scene.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local games, and there are outdoor activities such as hiking and exploring nearby natural attractions.
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