Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,492 per week

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division 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 / 10 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

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

Advance your nursing career with a rewarding travel assignment as an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) in Abilene, TX 79606. This 13-week travel nursing job offers hands-on experience in a dynamic surgical environment, serving adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Join our healthcare team and discover why Abilene is a top destination for Texas nursing jobs—enjoy a welcoming community, rich history, and beautiful West Texas landscapes.

Travel Nurse Job Details

Assignment Type : Travel Registered Nurse (OR RN)

Location : Abilene, Texas 79606 (West Texas healthcare jobs)

Facility Setting : Operating Room (Same Day Surgery, Detox, Bone Marrow Transplant, Mental Health, IDD specialties)

Start Date : October 13, 2025

End Date : January 12, 2026

Contract Duration : 13 weeks

Shift : Day shift, Monday-Friday, 5x8-hour shifts (06 : 30 - 15 : 00)

Hours per Week : 40

On-Call : Required

Patient Population : Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics

Estimated Weekly Salary Range : $2070–$2220 per week

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Texas or compact state; must be in hand at submission)

Minimum 2 years of recent Operating Room RN experience

Certifications required : ACLS, BLS

Proficiency with charting systems (Altera preferred; any charting system accepted)

Must reside at least 150 miles from Abilene, TX facility

Flu vaccine required (medical / religious exemptions considered)

Ability to complete required labs within 72 hours of offer acceptance

Resume and certification verification required at submission

OR RN Responsibilities

Deliver safe, effective, and compassionate perioperative care to surgical patients

Demonstrate expertise in fire safety, cell saver, blood product administration, infection control, laser and radiation safety, specimen handling / labeling, universal protocol (time out), and wound management

Assist with a wide range of surgical procedures : lobe resection, lung resection-thoracotomy, appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, laparoscopic procedures, thyroidectomy, arthroscopy, fracture reduction, laminectomy / discectomy, ortho / spine, spinal fusion, total joint replacement, cystoscopy, nephrectomy, prostatectomy, and TURP

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes

Participate in on-call rotation as required for OR RN travel jobs

Maintain accurate documentation and comply with hospital protocols and standards

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse in Abilene, Texas, and take the next step in your nursing career!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us : www.ghrhealthcare.com

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 - Travel Division Job ID #407960. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : OR

About GHR Healthcare - Travel Division

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