Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) 13-Week Contract in Abilene, Texas

Apply now for an Operating Room Registered Nurse 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.

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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