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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
$58.61
Weekly
$2,110
Yearly (full-time)
$109,720
Start date
10/19/2026

This job pays about $58.61/hour — 27% 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

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

Join a dynamic operating room team in Abilene, TX, as a Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse and make an immediate impact on patient care in a fast-paced surgical environment. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers consistent night shifts, a collaborative perioperative team, and the opportunity to work in a welcoming West Texas community.

Job Details

  • Employment Type: Travel RN / Travel Nursing Assignment
  • Start Date: 10/19/2026
  • Assignment Length: 13 weeks
  • Shift: 12-hour nights, Friday through Sunday, no call
  • Hours Per Week: 36
  • Orientation: 40 hours
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,110-$2,220
  • Location: Abilene, TX 79601

Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand at the time of submission
  • Minimum 2 years of Operating Room / OR RN experience or surgical services experience
  • Strong background in neuro/spine, orthopedic trauma, and general/robotics/trauma cases
  • Craniotomy and burr hole experience required
  • Current ACLS, BLS, CNOR, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC certifications preferred or required as applicable
  • Experience with Allscripts or Altera charting preferred
  • Previous charge nurse experience preferred
  • Travel nurse experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide perioperative nursing care for a variety of surgical procedures in a high-acuity operating room setting
  • Circulate for complex neuro/spine, orthopedic trauma, and general/robotic cases
  • Support safe, efficient patient flow before, during, and after surgery
  • Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary team members to deliver exceptional patient care
  • Maintain accurate documentation and uphold operating room safety standards
  • Contribute to a patient-centered environment with consistent 1:1 staffing ratios on nights and weekends

Apply now to start your next Travel OR RN assignment in Abilene, Texas, and join a healthcare team committed to excellent surgical care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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