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GHR Healthcare lists this Travel OR RN - $2,369 per week opportunity in abilene, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Abilene, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: OR - Operating Room
Discipline: RN
Start Date:12/07/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours
Employment Type: Travel
Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – 13-Week Contract in Abilene, TexasApply now for an Operating Room RegisteredNurse travel contract in Abilene, Texas. Join a collaborative surgical services team and provide perioperative nursing care across neuro/spine, orthopedic trauma, general, robotic, and trauma procedures.
This on-site travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced OR nurse who is confident supporting a wide range of surgical cases. Abilene offers a welcoming West Texas community with a relaxed pace of life, convenient amenities, outdoor recreation, and local culture.
Travel Nursing Job Details
Specialty: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
Location: Abilene, Texas
Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,110–$2,220
Start Date: November 16, 2026
Contract Duration: 13 weeks
Schedule: Day shifts, 3x12-hour shifts; approximately 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Shift Duration: 12-hour days
Hours: 36 hours per week
Scheduling Notes: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday block scheduling, with call and late days as required
Orientation: Approximately 40 hours
Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, pediatric patients, and geriatric patients
Position Type: Travel nursing contract
Operating Room Nurse Requirements
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand at the time of submission
At least 2 years of recent Operating Room nursing experience
Recent experience with neuro/spine, orthopedic trauma, general, robotic, and trauma procedures
Required experience with craniotomies and burr-hole procedures
Current BLS certification
Preferred certifications include ACLS, CNOR, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC
Trauma Level I or Level II experience preferred
Previous charge nurse experience preferred
Previous travel nursing experience preferred
Experience with Allscripts or Altera charting systems preferred, but not required
Ability to complete required compliance documentation and laboratory requirements within the designated onboarding timeframe
Operating Room Registered Nurse Responsibilities
Provide safe, efficient perioperative nursing care across a variety of surgical specialties
Support neuro and spine procedures, including craniotomies, burr-hole procedures, cervical and lumbar fusions, laminectomies, and related cases
Assist with orthopedic and trauma procedures, including fracture repairs, total joint replacements, amputations, and management of multiple-injury cases
Support general, robotic, laparoscopic, vascular, and trauma surgeries
Prepare operating rooms, equipment, supplies, and surgical teams before procedures
Maintain sterile technique and promote patient safety throughout the surgical experience
Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, surgical technologists, and interdisciplinary support teams
Provide care for patients ranging from adolescents through geriatrics while maintaining accurate clinical documentation
Participate in scheduled call coverage and late-day assignments as needed
Apply now to join this surgical services team as a Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse in Abilene, Texas.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
GHR Healthcare Job ID # . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OR
About GHR Healthcare
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare
professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to
uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive
compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely
cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your
advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and
consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to
learn more.
Worksite address
abilene, TX, 79608, US
Who can apply
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