Operating Room Registered Nurse
Abilene, TX
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Operating Room Registered Nurse Travel Job - Texas, Abilene

Position Details

• Job Title: Operating Room Registered Nurse
• Location: Abilene, Texas
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, Monday to Friday, 5x8 hour shifts (6:30 AM - 3:00 PM)
• Hours per Week: 40 hours
• Call and late days required as needed

Specialty & Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Operating Room
• Required Experience: Must have experience in Neuro/Spine, Orthopedics/Trauma, General/Robotics/Trauma surgeries
• Specific Skills Required: Craniotomy and burr hole experience is mandatory

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Minimum of 1 year of OR Circulate experience, with recent OR Circulate experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year of start; must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing
• Immunizations/Vaccinations:

  • TDAP within 10 years
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 MMR vaccines; non-immune candidates must receive boosters
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series, or declination accepted; boosters if titer low/equivocal
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if non-immune
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); religious or medical exemptions accepted
• Tuberculosis Screening: Negative TB test or chest X-ray required; must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen including THC within 10 business days prior to start; no pending results allowed
• Fit Mask Test: Required annually; must use 3M 1860 Regular or 1860S mask (onsite option available)

Additional Requirements

• References: Two references within 3 years of start date
• Employment Application: Resume or application copy required
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually
• Facility-Specific Documents: Multiple acknowledgments and forms must be reviewed and signed prior to start, including vaccination, TB and occupational exposure, patient-centered pledge, confidentiality, compliance, and background check authorizations
• Orientation: Completion of orientation modules (~3-4 hours) required; parking provided at no cost

Work Environment

• Operating room setting with focus on neuro/spine, orthopedic trauma, general surgery, robotics, and trauma cases
• 5-day workweek with potential call and late shifts as needed

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Operating Room RN travel assignment in Texas.