Travel OR RN - $2,369 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Abilene, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) - Travel Assignment in Abilene, Texas

Travel OR RN opportunity in Abilene, TX: join a skilled perioperative team supporting neuro/spine, trauma, and complex surgical cases in a structured daytime schedule.

Bring your operating room expertise to a dynamic surgical services team in Abilene, Texas, a welcoming West Texas community known for its friendly atmosphere, affordable living, and easy access to local dining, parks, and cultural attractions. This travel nursing opportunity offers a consistent daytime schedule, a collaborative environment, and the chance to support a wide range of complex surgical cases while making a meaningful impact on patient care.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse with strong neuro/spine and trauma surgery experience for a 13-week travel nursing assignment. This role is ideal for a confident OR RN who enjoys fast-paced perioperative nursing, works well in a team setting, and is ready to step into a highly skilled operating room environment.

Job Details

• Position: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
• Setting: Operating Room / Perioperative Services
• Location: Abilene, TX 79601
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 3 x 12-hour day shifts, 06:30 AM - 07:00 PM
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,110 - $2,220
• Orientation: 40 hours
• Call / Late Days: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday block with call and late days as required

Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand at the time of submission
• Minimum of 2 years of operating room experience in the service line
• Craniotomy and burr hole experience required
• Experience with neuro/spine, ortho/trauma, and general/robotics/trauma cases strongly preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Allscripts experience preferred
• Certifications preferred or required for the assignment include ACLS, BLS, CNOR, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC
• Comfort working with adult, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patient populations
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Ability to complete required lab items promptly after offer acceptance

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality nursing care in the operating room for complex surgical cases
• Support neuro/spine, orthopedic trauma, and general/robotic procedures
• Circulate and assist with specialized surgical cases, including craniotomy and burr hole procedures
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia, and the perioperative team to ensure smooth case flow
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and support efficient operating room workflow
• Adapt to a busy surgical environment while maintaining excellent patient advocacy and safety standards
• Participate in call coverage and late shifts as scheduled
• Contribute to a supportive team culture focused on high standards of care

Apply now to take the next step in your Texas healthcare career as a Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse in Abilene. Join our surgical team today.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #515287. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OR

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