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Location: Abilene, Texas Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Start Date: 12/7 or 12/21

Day shift, 3x12 hours (6:30 to 19:00), 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
Mon-Wed or Wed-Fri, with call and late days as required
Facility can consider 4x10s (0630-1700 or 0830-1900) or 5x8s (0630-1500) if the traveler prefers

7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually (includes SSN trace, county, national, OFAC, sex offender registry, and highest-level education verification)
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
Texas Employability Status Check and Texas Employee Misconduct Registry check within 30 days of start
Drug screen: negative 10-panel drug screen with THC, completed within 10 business days before start date. A facility drug screen on arrival is mandatory, and a positive result is an automatic cancellation. Avoid CBD products as well.

Physical exam within 1 year of start, completed within 72 hours of signing contract
Tdap within 10 years of start
Negative TB test (QuantiFERON or T-SPOT within 1 year of start) or negative chest X-ray; annual TB questionnaire required for positive responders
Immunity to Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Hepatitis B: positive titer or required vaccines, completed within 72 hours of signing contract. Non-immune titers require boosters dated after the titer.
Flu vaccine or exemption required during the 10/1-3/31 season (2026-27). Medical exemptions are accepted. Religious exemptions must be completed onsite; if denied and the candidate refuses the vaccine, the candidate is ineligible for this contract.
Fit test: N95 mask must be 3M 1860 Regular or 3M 1860S; can be completed onsite. Updated annually.

Government-issued photo ID and E-Verify or attestation
Modules required during orientation (approximately 3-4 hours)
Parking available during orientation and for employment, with no fee
Facility forms (vaccination, confidentiality, code of conduct, and others) must be reviewed or completed prior to start

Facility

3.8rating(71 reviews)

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ADDRESS1900 Pine StreetAbilene, TX 79601

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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