OR RN in Houston, Texas
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,937/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $53.81
- Weekly
- $1,937
- Yearly (full-time)
- $100,724
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $53.81/hour — 17% 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.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Texas right now
- 2,095 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Texas from 6 agencies, 111 of them in Houston.
- Pay in these listings: $29.76 – $163/hour, median $46.99/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Texas: $46.14/hour ($95,971/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($54.13/hour across 529 jobs).
Job description
Join an orthopedic operating room team in Houston for a travel contract focused on large-joint and spine procedures. You will work alongside a scrub and circulator in each operating room, supporting orthopedic cases that may include total joints, hand, foot, scopes, and spine procedures, excluding neurosurgery. The assignment follows an 8-hour day schedule with an early morning huddle on select weekdays and may include weekday call. Scrubs are ciel blue, and free parking is available for contractors.
Weather:
Houston typically offers warm afternoons, mild mornings, and a mix of sunshine and occasional showers during this time of year. Comfortable outdoor conditions make it easy to enjoy the city between shifts.
Fun Things To Do:
• City Exploration: Visit Houston’s museums, galleries, and cultural attractions.
• Outdoor Escape: Walk, bike, or picnic in one of Houston’s extensive parks.
• Day Trip: Spend a day at Galveston’s beaches and historic waterfront.
• Day Trip: Explore the coastal scenery, wildlife, and small-town charm of the Texas Gulf Coast.
• Local Flavor: Sample Houston’s diverse dining scene, from barbecue and Tex-Mex to international cuisine.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Houston, Texas
Shift: 8-hour days
Duration: 13 weeks
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