Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
6 days ago
Abilene
Planet 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: 11/10/2025, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 40 hours per week, • Shift: 8 hours \n Advance your nursing career with a rewarding travel assignment as an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) in Abilene, TX 79606. This 13-week travel nursing job offers hands-on experience in a dynamic surgical environment, serving adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Join our healthcare team and discover why Abilene is a top destination for Texas nursing jobs—enjoy a welcoming community, rich history, and beautiful West Texas landscapes.\n \n\nTravel Nurse Job Details\n\n • Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (OR RN)\n, • Location: Abilene, Texas 79606 (West Texas healthcare jobs)\n, • Facility Setting: Operating Room (Same Day Surgery, Detox, Bone Marrow Transplant, Mental Health, IDD specialties)\n, • Start Date: October 13, 2025\n, • End Date: January 12, 2026\n, • Contract Duration: 13 weeks\n, • Shift: Day shift, Monday-Friday, 5x8-hour shifts (06:30 - 15:00)\n, • Hours per Week: 40\n, • On-Call: Required\n, • Patient Population: Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics\n, • Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $2070–$2220 per week\n\n\nRegistered Nurse Qualifications\n\n, • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Texas or compact state; must be in hand at submission)\n, • Minimum 2 years of recent Operating Room RN experience\n, • Certifications required: ACLS, BLS\n, • Proficiency with charting systems (Altera preferred; any charting system accepted)\n, • Must reside at least 150 miles from Abilene, TX facility\n, • Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)\n, • Ability to complete required labs within 72 hours of offer acceptance\n, • Resume and certification verification required at submission\n\n\nOR RN Responsibilities\n\n, • Deliver safe, effective, and compassionate perioperative care to surgical patients\n, • Demonstrate expertise in fire safety, cell saver, blood product administration, infection control, laser and radiation safety, specimen handling/labeling, universal protocol (time out), and wound management\n, • Assist with a wide range of surgical procedures: lobe resection, lung resection-thoracotomy, appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, laparoscopic procedures, thyroidectomy, arthroscopy, fracture reduction, laminectomy/discectomy, ortho/spine, spinal fusion, total joint replacement, cystoscopy, nephrectomy, prostatectomy, and TURP\n, • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes\n, • Participate in on-call rotation as required for OR RN travel jobs\n Planet Healthcare Job ID #407960. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OR About Planet Healthcare Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today. Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare. Our Methodology Let’s face it; finding a new job can be scary. Whether you’re currently employed or in between positions, the search can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for support, guidance and an upper-hand on the competition, you’ve come to the right place. We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Our recruiters are experts in this industry and we are your advocate and partner during your job search. We look forward to working with you soon. CLEVELAND | CHICAGO | RALEIGH | BOSTON | PHOENIX Benefits • Medical benefits, • Vision benefits, • Dental benefits, • 401k retirement plan, • Weekly pay, • Referral bonus