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
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) Travel Job in Abilene, TX
Join a dynamic surgical services team as a Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse in Abilene, Texas. This West Texas healthcare opportunity is ideal for an experienced OR nurse who thrives in a fast-paced perioperative environment, enjoys complex surgical cases, and values collaboration with a strong interdisciplinary team.
Job Details
- Position: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
- Employment Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,350 - $2,470
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts
- Schedule: Monday through Friday with call and late days as needed
- Orientation: 40 hours
- Location: Abilene, TX
- Charting System: Allscripts experience preferred
- Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics
Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand required at time of submission
- Minimum of 2 years of Operating Room experience required
- Experience with neuro/spine, ortho/trauma, and general/robotics/trauma surgical cases
- Craniotomy and burr hole experience required
- ACLS, BLS, CNOR, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC credentials preferred or required per facility standards
- Previous charge nurse experience preferred
- Prior travel nursing experience preferred
- Ability to complete required labs within 72 hours of accepting an offer
- Must be prepared for onsite drug screening upon arrival
- Flu vaccine required, with medical or religious exemptions only
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care in the Operating Room across multiple surgical specialties
- Support neuro/spine, orthopedic trauma, and general/robotic trauma procedures
- Assist with advanced surgical cases, including craniotomy and burr hole procedures
- Maintain sterile technique and promote patient safety throughout the surgical continuum
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Participate in call coverage, late days, and occasional floating to another campus or acceptable unit as needed
- Deliver compassionate care to patients of all ages while supporting efficient operating room workflow
Apply now for this Travel Operating Room RN job in Abilene, Texas, and join a team that values skilled perioperative nursing care.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #515167. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OR
About GHR Healthcare
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare
professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to
uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive
compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely
cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your
advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and
consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to
learn more.