Travel OR RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR
- Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Abilene, Texas.

• Specialty:
  OR
  - Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/16/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN with craniotomy/burr hole experience for a night shift assignment requiring a TX or compact RN license.

• Operating Room setting supporting Neuro/Spine, Ortho/Trauma, and General/Robotics/Trauma cases
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 7:00 PM-7:00 AM)
• Friday through Sunday schedule with no call requirements
• 1:1 patient ratio
• Allscripts charting system experience preferred but not required

• Active TX or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• BLS certification required
• ACLS, CNOR, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room experience required
• Craniotomy and burr hole experience required
• Trauma Level I or II hospital experience preferred
• Experience with a variety of surgical procedures including trauma, neurology, orthopedic, general surgery, and robotics (Da Vinci Xi Surgical System) preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Travel experience preferred

• Provide perioperative nursing care across neuro/spine, orthopedic/trauma, and general/robotics/trauma surgical cases
• Facility conducts its own onsite drug screening upon arrival, including marijuana testing, with automatic cancellation for any positive result
• Candidates must reside within 150 miles for consideration as local radius applies to RN/LVN roles
• Previous permanent staff must have separated from employment for at least 1 year before returning as a travel clinician
• Clinicians must be available to complete any required lab work within 72 hours of accepting an offer or provide a completion plan
• Hard document due date is Thursday at 2:00 PM CST prior to start, with some flexibility on a case-by-case basis

American Traveler Job  #P-761646. 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:
Travel RN
- Operating Room

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.