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: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Registered Nurse – Operating Room (OR RN) Job in Abilene, Texas

Experienced OR RN needed for a high-acuity travel nursing assignment in Abilene, TX. Located in the heart of West Texas, Abilene offers a welcoming community, a convenient central location, and easy access to local dining, shopping, and outdoor recreation. Join a collaborative surgical team supporting neuro/spine, ortho/trauma, and general/robotic cases in a fast-paced Operating Room environment.

Job Details

• Location: Abilene, TX 79601
• Position: Travel Registered Nurse, Operating Room (OR RN)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,110 - $2,220
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Schedule: Friday through Sunday, 3 shifts per week
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Call: No call required
• Orientation: 40 hours
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics
• Charting: Allscripts experience preferred; Altera experience preferred
• Work Environment: Collaborative surgical setting with interdisciplinary support

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in hand at the time of submission
• Minimum of 2 years of Operating Room nursing experience required
• Craniotomy and burr hole experience required
• Experience in neuro/spine, ortho/trauma, and general/robotic surgery preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Trauma Level I or Level II experience preferred
• Certifications preferred: ACLS, BLS, CNOR, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC
• Ability to work nights and maintain a high standard of patient safety and perioperative support
• Must be available to complete required labs within 72 hours of accepting the offer
• Resume and certification verification required with submission
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled perioperative nursing care in the Operating Room for a variety of surgical cases
• Assist with neuro/spine, ortho/trauma, and general/robotic procedures
• Support surgeons and the OR team during complex procedures, including craniotomy and burr hole cases
• Deliver safe, efficient, and compassionate patient care throughout the surgical process
• Maintain attention to detail in a high-acuity, fast-paced surgical environment
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to promote excellent patient outcomes
• Follow unit protocols, documentation standards, and patient safety practices
• Contribute to a positive, team-oriented culture in a busy Texas healthcare setting

If you are an experienced Operating Room RN looking for a rewarding travel nursing job in Abilene, Texas, apply now and join a team committed to quality surgical care.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #521728. 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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