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Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

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

Schedule

Monday through Thursday
Call and late days as required

Specialty Areas

Neuro/Spine
Orthopedics/Trauma
General/Robotics/Trauma
Craniotomy and burr hole experience required

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Texas
Minimum of 1 year of Operating Room (OR) experience, including OR experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Craniotomy and burr hole surgical experience

Experience

Minimum years of specialty experience: Not explicitly stated, but advanced OR neuro/spine and trauma experience required (implied significant experience due to specialty and procedure requirements)
Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Additional Notes

Orientation includes mandatory modules (~3-4 hours)
Parking available for orientation and employment
Facility-specific policies and compliance documents must be acknowledged before starting
Mask fit testing required annually (3M 1860 Regular or 1860S mask)

This position is ideal for experienced OR Registered Nurses with strong neuro/spine and trauma surgical skills, looking for a travel contract opportunity in Texas with a 13-week commitment.

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 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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