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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Location: Abilene, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Schedule Options:

4x10 shifts (Tuesday - Friday)
5x8 shifts (Monday - Friday)
Call required
Travel Requirement: Must live 150 miles or more from the facility

Job Description

Seeking a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room. This is a travel contract position with flexible scheduling options as noted above. Call duties are required.

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
Minimum of 1 year of Operating Room (OR) experience, with OR experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Additional Information

Orientation includes mandatory modules (~3-4 hours)
Parking available for orientation and employment at no cost
Candidate must complete and sign various facility-specific acknowledgments and forms prior to start
Pass/fail testing for Telemetry nurses includes EKG and medication knowledge, with up to two attempts allowed
Candidates must be prepared for call responsibilities as part of the schedule

Experience

Specialty: Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; standard RN OR experience expected
Prior travel experience: Not required

This position offers a structured travel contract opportunity for experienced Operating Room Registered Nurses seeking flexible scheduling and a supportive work environment.

Facility

Hendrick Medical Center

3.8rating(68 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 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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