Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $2,018 per week in Austin, TX

# Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse / Operating Room – Texas

Start Date: October 5, 2026

Location: Austin, Texas

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Saturday through Monday, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM; 13-week contract; no call required; Weekend Charge Nurse role

Highlights:

• Work in a state-of-the-art 22-room operating suite with advanced surgical technology including robotics
• Serve as Weekend Charge Nurse in a collaborative, team-focused environment
• Diverse surgical case mix including cardiac, vascular, neuro, spine, oncology, orthopedics, plastics, urology, and GYN procedures
• EMR system: Meditech
• 1:1 patient ratios with one surgical team in-house at all times
• Supportive unit culture with low turnover and strong track record of transitioning contract staff to permanent positions

Requirements:

• Current RN license in Texas or compact state license
• Minimum 2 years of recent OR experience required
• Experience across multiple service lines preferred: ortho, neuro, general, and robotic surgery
• Neuro/spine experience strongly preferred
• Cardiac experience required for cardiac service line assignments
• Leadership or charge nurse experience preferred

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This weekend charge nurse position offers an exceptional opportunity to lead in a high-performing surgical department with an 80-member team dedicated to excellence. The unit is known for its collaborative culture, staff recognition programs, and commitment to professional development. You'll gain exposure to diverse, complex surgical cases using cutting-edge technology while working alongside experienced colleagues in a supportive environment that values flexibility, teamwork, and positive attitudes.