Travel Registered Nurse – Operating Room (OR RN) Job in Abilene, Texas

Experienced OR RN needed for a high-acuity travel nursing assignment in Abilene, TX. Located in the heart of West Texas, Abilene offers a welcoming community, a convenient central location, and easy access to local dining, shopping, and outdoor recreation. Join a collaborative surgical team supporting neuro/spine, ortho/trauma, and general/robotic cases in a fast-paced Operating Room environment.

Job Details

• Location: Abilene, TX 79601
• Position: Travel Registered Nurse, Operating Room (OR RN)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,110 – $2,220
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Schedule: Friday through Sunday, 3 shifts per week
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Call: No call required
• Orientation: 40 hours
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics
• Charting: Allscripts experience preferred; Altera experience preferred
• Work Environment: Collaborative surgical setting with interdisciplinary support

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in hand at the time of submission
• Minimum of 2 years of Operating Room nursing experience required
• Craniotomy and burr hole experience required
• Experience in neuro/spine, ortho/trauma, and general/robotic surgery preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Trauma Level I or Level II experience preferred
• Certifications preferred: ACLS, BLS, CNOR, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC
• Ability to work nights and maintain a high standard of patient safety and perioperative support
• Must be available to complete required labs within 72 hours of accepting the offer
• Resume and certification verification required with submission
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled perioperative nursing care in the Operating Room for a variety of surgical cases
• Assist with neuro/spine, ortho/trauma, and general/robotic procedures
• Support surgeons and the OR team during complex procedures, including craniotomy and burr hole cases
• Deliver safe, efficient, and compassionate patient care throughout the surgical process
• Maintain attention to detail in a high-acuity, fast-paced surgical environment
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to promote excellent patient outcomes
• Follow unit protocols, documentation standards, and patient safety practices
• Contribute to a positive, team-oriented culture in a busy Texas healthcare setting

If you are an experienced Operating Room RN looking for a rewarding travel nursing job in Abilene, Texas, apply now and join a team committed to quality 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.