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Operating Room RN
Abilene, Texas
Hendrick Medical Center

$2,053-2,452/week
Posted 2 hours ago
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Operating Room Nurse

Overview

  • Location: Abilene, Texas
  • Employment type: Travel/Contract
  • Shift: Night, 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
  • Schedule: Friday–Sunday, no call
  • Contract length: 13 weeks
  • Start timing: Start date in the next 3–4 weeks is strongly preferred

Clinical Focus

  • Neuro/spine
  • Orthopedic trauma
  • General/robotics/trauma

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in Texas
  • OR - Operating Room (1 year of experience)
  • OR - Operating Room experience within the last year
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Craniotomy experience
  • Burr hole experience
  • Neurosurgery experience
  • Ortho Trauma experience

Additional Requirements

  • Government-issued photo ID
  • E-Verify or attestation
  • Background check
  • 7-year background check within 1 year of start, then updated annually
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start
  • HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start
  • Texas DADS Employability Status Check within 30 days of start
  • Texas Employee Misconduct Registry check within 30 days of start
  • NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
  • Orientation safety manual acknowledgement
  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Negative TB or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
  • Measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, varicella, tetanus/diphtheria/Tdap, and drug testing documentation
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption
  • 2 references within 3 years of start
  • Resume/application
  • Skills checklist

Facility Process Notes

  • Orientation modules are required and take about 3–4 hours
  • Parking is available for orientation and employee parking after orientation
  • Fit mask testing can be completed onsite for a fee
  • Pass/fail testing is required for telemetry nurses
  • Candidate must review and sign multiple facility acknowledgements before start

Facility

Hendrick Medical Center

3.8rating(72 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Hendrick Medical Center

5.0rating
Anonymous
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Medical Lab Technician (Allied Health Professional)
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Review of Hendrick Medical Center on Jun 29, 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 Operating Room 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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