Operating Room Registered Nurse
Abilene, TX
GHR Healthcare - Travel
5x8 hrs
$2,632/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – 13-week assignment in Abilene, TX (79601). Join a dynamic perioperative team in a modern, well-supported OR serving diverse patient populations in Abilene, Texas.
Job Details
- Assignment Type: Travel Nurse / Travel OR RN
- Location: Abilene, TX 79601 — Abilene, Texas surgical nursing job
- Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 5/18/2026 – End: 8/17/2026)
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,350 – $2,470
- Shift: 5x8-Hour Days (06:30 – 15:00), Monday to Friday, with call and late days as required
- Hours per Week: 40
- Patient Population: Adolescents, Adults, Pediatrics, Geriatrics
- Orientation: 40 hours (includes 6-8 hours of modules)
OR RN Job Requirements & Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (must be in hand at submission)
- Minimum 2 years of recent Operating Room RN experience — perioperative/surgical nurse background required
- Craniotomy and burr hole experience is required (neuro OR/spine experience highly preferred)
- Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS (CNOR preferred)
- Experience with Allscripts or Altera electronic charting systems preferred
- Previous charge RN, trauma Level I/II, and travel nursing experience preferred
- Ability to complete required labs within 72 hours of offer acceptance
- Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered); COVID-19 vaccine not required
- Must pass facility drug screen upon arrival (includes marijuana)
Responsibilities — Operating Room / Perioperative Nurse
- Provide direct patient care in the main Operating Room covering neuro/spine, ortho/trauma, general surgery, and robotics cases
- Demonstrate proficiency in craniotomy and burr hole procedures and neuro cases
- Assist with a wide range of surgical procedures: amputations, spinal fusions, joint replacements, trauma surgeries, and more
- Maintain perioperative standards: sterile technique, instrument counts, and intraoperative documentation
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV therapy, PT, RT, pharmacy, radiology, and surgical techs
- Participate in call rotation and cover late days as needed
- Utilize electronic charting systems to maintain accurate documentation and support quality care initiatives
- Support patient safety, infection control, and performance improvement efforts in the OR
Apply now for this Travel OR Nurse opportunity in Abilene, TX. Interested Operating Room RNs, perioperative nurses, and travel nurses should submit their resume and active RN license for immediate consideration. Join our travel 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 - Travel
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare
professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to
uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive
compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely
cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your
advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and
consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to
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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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