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Operating Room Travel Nurse Jobs Near Abilene, TX
Are there Operating Room travel nursing jobs near Abilene, Texas?
Yes! Advantis Medical frequently staffs Operating Room travel RN jobs in Abilene and nearby areas like Sweetwater (79556), Clyde (79510) and Tuscola (79562). This assignment offers $2,264 per week and is one of our top current opportunities.
What certifications are required for this travel OR job?
Most travel OR positions require:
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
CNOR (preferred or required for many roles)
Additional certifications may be needed for pediatric or other sub-specialty OR settings. Click "I’m Interested" to connect with a recruiter who can confirm exactly what’s needed for this role.
Can I work as a travel nurse in Texas with a compact nursing license?
Three universities and Dyess Air Force Base give Abilene, TX an institutional backbone, and the hospital market serving the Big Country region keeps travel nurses rotating through emergency and med-surg assignments. The patient draw stretches across ranch counties in every direction, which broadens the caseload beyond the city's size. Renting is inexpensive, commutes rarely cross fifteen minutes, and the cost of living lets stipends pile up. The restored downtown has gathered storefront theaters, murals. A small museum row, and the West Texas Fair and Rodeo takes over each September. Travelers who want a friendly, low-friction Texas contract with genuine local character tend to settle in quickly here, and a surprising number of them end up coming back for another round.
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