OR | Registered Nurse

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

Apply now for a 13-week Operating Room RN travel contract in Abilene, Texas, providing perioperative care across neuro/spine, orthopedic trauma, general, robotic, and trauma surgeries.

Join a collaborative perioperative team as an Operating Room Registered Nurse in Abilene, Texas. This travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to care for adolescent, adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients across a wide range of surgical cases. Abilene offers a welcoming West Texas community, local arts and culture, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Abilene, Texas
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,350-$2,470
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks, ending February 1, 2027
• Healthcare Setting: Hospital Operating Room
• Shift Duration: 10-hour night shifts
• Schedule: Primarily Friday-Sunday weekend coverage; 36 or 40 hours per week available
• Shift Details: Night schedule with no call; exact schedule confirmed during the placement process
• Orientation: Approximately 40 hours
• Patient Assignment: One patient per nurse

Operating Room RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand at the time of submission
• At least 2 years of recent Operating Room nursing experience
• Required experience with craniotomy and burr hole procedures
• Experience in neuro/spine, orthopedic trauma, general, robotic, or trauma surgery
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• CNOR, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC certifications strongly preferred or may be required based on assignment needs
• Travel nursing experience preferred
• Experience with Altera or Allscripts charting systems preferred, but not required
• Ability to complete required compliance documentation and laboratory items within the requested timeframe

Operating Room Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care throughout the surgical experience
• Support neuro/spine, orthopedic trauma, general, robotic, and trauma procedures
• Care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations
• Demonstrate strong clinical proficiency with craniotomy and burr hole procedures
• Assist with a broad range of procedures, including spinal fusions, laminectomies, joint replacements, amputations, fracture repairs, laparoscopic procedures, mastectomies, and general surgery cases
• Promote patient safety, infection prevention, surgical site protocols, and accurate clinical documentation
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, surgical technologists, and interdisciplinary support teams
• Adapt effectively to a fast-paced operating room environment while maintaining attention to detail

Apply now for this Texas travel nursing opportunity and join a high-performing Operating Room team in Abilene!

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.