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OR | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareAbilene, TXTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Abilene, TX
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 23, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$65.28
Weekly
$2,350
Yearly (full-time)
$122,200
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
10/19/2026

This job pays about $65.28/hour — 41% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Texas ($46.14/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

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

Looking for a Travel Operating Room RN job in Abilene, TX? Join a dynamic surgical services team and bring your perioperative nursing expertise to a high-performing OR with neuro/spine, orthopedic trauma, and general/robotic cases. Abilene, TX 79601 offers a welcoming West Texas atmosphere, a friendly community, and convenient access to local dining, parks, and everyday amenities.

Job Details

  • Location: Abilene, TX 79601
  • Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse position
  • Specialty: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
  • Start Date: 10/19/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift Duration: 10-hour days
  • Schedule: Day shift, typically Monday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Friday, with call and late days as needed
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,350–$2,470
  • Orientation: 40 hours
  • Weekly Hours: 40

Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand at time of submission
  • Minimum of 2 years of operating room nursing experience
  • Experience with neuro/spine, orthopedic trauma, and general/robotics/trauma cases
  • Craniotomy and burr hole experience required
  • Current BLS certification
  • ACLS certification
  • CNOR certification
  • NIHSS certification
  • PALS certification
  • TNCC certification
  • Charting experience with Allscripts preferred
  • Charge nurse experience preferred
  • Travel nursing experience preferred
  • Ability to complete required onboarding items within the specified timeline

Responsibilities

  • Provide skilled perioperative nursing care in the operating room for a wide range of surgical cases
  • Support complex procedures in neuro/spine, orthopedic trauma, and general/robotic surgery
  • Assist with safe patient preparation, intraoperative care, and efficient surgical workflow
  • Maintain readiness for higher-acuity cases, including craniotomy and burr hole procedures
  • Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the surgical team to promote positive patient outcomes
  • Deliver high-quality care to adolescent, adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients
  • Follow unit protocols, patient safety standards, and documentation requirements
  • Participate in orientation and complete modules as required

Apply now for this Travel OR RN opportunity in Abilene, Texas, and join a respected healthcare team today.

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.

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