Travel Operating Room Nurse – Neurosurgery - $2,344 per week

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: 05/18/2026
• 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: May 18, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Operating Room position requiring craniotomy and burr hole experience, working nights with no call responsibilities.

• Operating Room setting within a hospital environment
• Specialties include Neuro/Spine, Ortho/Trauma, and General/Robotics/Trauma cases
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Friday through Sunday schedule
• No on-call responsibilities

• Active TX RN license or a compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS certification required
• Craniotomy and burr hole experience required
• OR experience across Neuro/Spine, Ortho/Trauma, and General/Robotics/Trauma required
• 2 supervisor references from within the last 3 years of employment required for consideration
• Candidates must reside more than 150 miles from the facility to qualify for travel rates

• Facility conducts its own drug screen upon arrival, including testing for marijuana — a positive result results in automatic cancellation with no exceptions
• Candidates should avoid any substances that could result in a positive drug screen prior to arrival, including CBD products
• 13-week contract

American Traveler Job ID #P-700393. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.