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, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

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

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN with required craniotomy/burr hole experience and 2+ years in the service line for a 13-week day shift assignment.

• General OR setting supporting Neuro/Spine, Ortho/Trauma, and General/Robotics/Trauma surgical services
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday block schedule with call and late days as required
• 1:1 patient ratio
• Allscripts charting system preferred but not required

• Active TX or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• BLS required; ACLS, CNOR, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the Operating Room service line required
• Craniotomy and burr hole experience required
• Experience with trauma cases including amputations, burns, gunshot/stab wounds, and MVA with multiple injuries
• Neurology surgical experience including anterior cervical fusion, cervical fusion, craniotomy, kyphoplasty, laminectomy/discectomy, and lumbar fusion
• Orthopedic surgical experience including ACL reconstruction, arthroscopy, arthrotomy, carpal tunnel release, and fracture reductions
• Spinal fusion and total joint replacement experience
• General surgery experience including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, laparoscopic procedures, and mastectomy
• Da Vinci Xi Surgical System robotics experience preferred
• Trauma Level I or II experience preferred
• Previous charge experience preferred

• Facility conducts its own onsite drug screen upon arrival, including marijuana testing, with automatic cancellation for any positive result
• Candidates should avoid any products, including CBD, that could result in a positive drug screen
• Must reside within a 150-mile radius for RN consideration; local candidates not accepted
• Previous permanent staff must have a 1-year gap in employment before returning as a traveler
• Clinicians must complete required lab work within 72 hours of accepting an offer or have a completion plan in place
• Travel experience preferred

American Traveler Job  #P-773245. 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.