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Registered Nurse - CCU (Texas, Abilene)

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Registered Nurses deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process. Nurses collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. They interact effectively with patients and visitors while maintaining professional nursing standards. Registered Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care based on scientific nursing principles. Due to the broad range of medical conditions encountered, nurses must be well-versed in a variety of health conditions.

Additional Notes:

Traveler must live 150 miles or more from the facility.
May be asked to float to a different floor or another campus.
Return to Office (RTO) may be accommodated if the traveler can work full hours around time off or miss only 1-2 shifts max.

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Minimum of 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, with ICU experience within the last year
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Facility

Hendrick Medical Center

3.8rating(69 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Hendrick Medical Center

4.0rating

Pros

Travler friendly, nice staff

Cons

None

Chris A

Dialysis (RN)

Jan '22 - Apr '22

Review of Hendrick Medical Center on Jan 12, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
360 beds

ADDRESS1900 Pine StreetAbilene, TX 79601

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About Abilene, TX

As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Abilene, TX here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

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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