Schedule may include Mon–Wed or Wed–Fri, with call and late days as required
Facility can also consider 5x8s if the traveler prefers
Clinical Focus
Neuro/Spine
Ortho/trauma
General/robotics/trauma
Craniotomy and burr hole experience required
Required Qualifications
Valid RN license in Texas
Operating Room experience within the last year
2 years of Operating Room experience
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Craniotomy and burr hole experience
Ortho Trauma experience
Neurosurgery experience
2 references within 3 years of start
Resume/application
Skills checklist
Government-issued photo ID
E-Verify or attestation
Background check
7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
EPLS/GSA/SAM within 30 days of start
HHS/OIG within 30 days of start
Education verification of highest level
Texas DADS Employability Status Check within 30 days of start
Texas Employee Misconduct Registry check within 30 days of start
Physical exam within 1 year of start, completed within 72 hours of signing contract
Negative TB or chest X-ray completed within 72 hours of signing contract
Rubeola (Measles) completed within 72 hours of signing contract
Mumps completed within 72 hours of signing contract
Rubella completed within 72 hours of signing contract
Hepatitis B completed within 72 hours of signing contract
Varicella completed within 72 hours of signing contract
Drug testing plan in place within 72 hours of signing contract
Negative 10-panel drug screen with THC within 10 business days prior to start
Seasonal flu vaccination/documentation for 2026–27
Orientation safety manual acknowledgement
Acknowledgement of pass/fail testing
Color blind testing online
Competency exam
Medication test/pharmacology competency exam
State license verification within 30 days of start
NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
Pass/fail testing for Telemetry RNs
TB questionnaire annually for Aya candidates
Fit mask
Preferred
Start date in the next 3–5 weeks preferred
Additional Notes
Parking is available for orientation and employee parking after orientation, with no fee
Modules are required during orientation and take roughly 3–4 hours to complete
Onsite fit mask option is available for $15 cash
Seasonal flu vaccine exemption may be accepted if needed
Employer
Access Healthcare
4.4rating(22 reviews)
1 nurse recommends working with Access Healthcare
JE
Jonathan Ward E
Pathologists' Assistant (Allied Health Professional)
5.0rating
Pros
Marigold is polite and professional. She goes above and beyond to ensure the contractor is well informed and has everything needed to be successful. She helped me with onboarding and getting used to the timesheet app and she answers my texts promptly, even after hours. She is a great recruiter liason. Gladys was a super helpful with onboarding and Denise will hook you up with benefits with no trouble at all. Great team to work with.
Cons
Onboarding is somewhat tedious, but they do dot every "i" and cross every T.
Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
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.
Weather
Abilene experiences hot summers with average highs around 95°F and mild winters with average lows around 33°F.
Furnished Housing
Short term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in Abilene, providing convenience for travel nurses.
Transportation
Abilene is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
Demographics
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.
Things to Do
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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