
OR | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Athens, TX
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $51.88
- Weekly
- $2,075
- Yearly (full-time)
- $107,900
- Schedule
- 5 × 8-hour shifts
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- 10/19/2026
This job pays about $51.88/hour — 12% 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, 40 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
- 2,077 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Texas from 6 agencies, 15 of them in Athens.
- Pay in these listings: $18.02 – $163/hour, median $47.87/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Texas: $46.14/hour ($95,971/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($54.90/hour across 525 jobs).
Job description
Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) - Travel Assignment in Athens, TX
Experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse needed for a travel nursing assignment in Athens, Texas. Join a collaborative perioperative team in East Texas and support a broad mix of surgical cases in a welcoming community with small-town charm, nearby lakes, and outdoor recreation.
Job Details
- Position: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
- Employment Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
- Setting: Operating Room / Perioperative Services
- Location: Athens, TX 75751
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Day shift, 5x8 hours (07:00 - 15:00)
- Shifts Per Week: 5
- Shift Duration: 8 hours
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020 - $2,130
- Charting System: Epic experience preferred
- Call: Rotating and weekend call may be required
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in hand at time of submission
- ACLS and BLS required
- At least 2 years of Operating Room RN experience preferred
- Travel nursing experience required
- Strong circulating nurse experience across general surgery and specialty cases
- Experience with Epic is a plus
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced surgical environment and collaborate closely with the perioperative team
Responsibilities
- Circulate a variety of surgical cases, including general surgery, orthopedic, OB, ENT, and podiatry procedures
- Support safe and efficient room turnover and patient flow throughout the surgical day
- Assist with pain management support, including rotating and weekend call coverage as needed
- Maintain a strong focus on patient safety, sterile technique, and universal protocol standards
- Communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia, and the perioperative team to ensure excellent patient outcomes
- Contribute to a supportive Operating Room environment that values teamwork, precision, and quality care
Apply now for this rewarding travel OR RN opportunity in Athens, Texas, and join a healthcare team committed to excellent surgical care.
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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