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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
$66.94
Weekly
$2,410
Yearly (full-time)
$125,320
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
10/19/2026

This job pays about $66.94/hour — 45% 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) – Abilene, Texas

Experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse needed for a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Abilene, TX. Join a collaborative surgical services team and deliver high-quality perioperative nursing care in a well-supported OR environment with neuro/spine, orthopedic trauma, and general robotic cases.

Job Details

  • Position: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
  • Location: Abilene, TX 79601
  • Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
  • Start Date: 10/19/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift Duration: 10-hour day shifts
  • Schedule Options: 4x10s or 5x8s may be considered
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,350 - $2,470
  • Orientation: 40 hours
  • Patient Ratio: 1:1
  • Charting System: Allscripts experience preferred

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years of Operating Room nursing experience
  • Active RN license in hand required at time of submission
  • Current RN license and certification verification required
  • ACLS, BLS, CNOR, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC preferred or required as noted in compliance
  • Craniotomy and burr hole experience required
  • Experience in neuro/spine, ortho/trauma, or general/robotics/trauma strongly preferred
  • Previous charge nurse experience preferred
  • Travel nursing experience preferred
  • Must be able to complete all onboarding items within the designated timeframe

Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care in the operating room
  • Support surgical cases across neuro/spine, orthopedic trauma, and general robotic procedures
  • Assist with complex cases, including craniotomy and burr hole procedures
  • Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiology, and the surgical support team
  • Maintain patient safety, sterile technique, and strong attention to detail throughout the surgical experience
  • Adapt to call, late days, and scheduling needs as required
  • Contribute to a positive, team-oriented environment focused on excellent patient outcomes

Why Consider This Texas Nursing Job?

This travel RN opportunity in Abilene, Texas offers steady case variety, a supportive surgical team, and a chance to grow your operating room skills in a West Texas healthcare setting. Located in Abilene, TX 79601, you'll enjoy a welcoming community atmosphere with convenient amenities, local dining, and the friendly pace that makes West Texas a great place to live and work.

Apply now to explore this Operating Room Registered Nurse travel job in Abilene, TX and join a team committed to outstanding patient care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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