Apply Now

Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Houston for RNs

Find Top RN Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Houston, Texas

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top OR travel nurse jobs in and around Houston, Texas. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare Houston’s OR nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

Houston is a great location for OR travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

Show more Show less

Search Top Paying Operating Room Jobs in or near Houston

We have 8 Operating Room jobs in Texas, and 121 total Nationwide. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App today and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter.

travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Texas City, Texas – 77591
    Distance from Houston: 38 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,573 to $1,734
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
show more show less
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Brenham, Texas – 75201
    Distance from Houston: 68 miles
  • 8 D,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,427 to $1,573
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
show more show less
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Austin, Texas – 78758
    Distance from Houston: 147 miles
  • 8 E,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,740 to $1,917
Weekly Pay*
375 bed Level 2 Trauma center. The campus is home to the St. David’s Women’s Center of Texas, Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery, Certified Stroke Center and rehabilitation services, and a Kidney Transplant Center. Enjoy legendary live music, burgeoning restaurant scene, unique culture, and a vibrant, welcoming community that you just have to experience for yourself to truly understand what makes Austin so Austin.
show more show less
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Round Rock, Texas – 78681
    Distance from Houston: 148 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 5, 2025
$1,656 to $1,825
Weekly Pay*
11 OR suites. Unit sees X-lif, A-lif, Decompression, ACDF, Craniotomy, Robotic surgery (thoracic, general, gyn and urology), Ortho Trauma, total joints (Mako Robot), general open and laparoscopic surgery. 170 bed Level 2 Trauma center located 20 miles north of Austin. The hospital received received the Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence from Healthgrades and also earned a national distinction for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group.
show more show less
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Mexia, Texas – 76667
    Distance from Houston: 148 miles
  • 10 D,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,392 to $1,534
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating unit is looking for the right Technologist to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
show more show less
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • San Antonio, Texas – 78229
    Distance from Houston: 190 miles
  • 8 D,
  • April 24, 2025
  • 13
$1,756 to $1,935
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right individual to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
show more show less
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • San Antonio, Texas – 78229
    Distance from Houston: 190 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,566 to $1,725
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
show more show less
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Dallas, Texas – 75230
    Distance from Houston: 225 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 22, 2025
  • 13
$1,606 to $1,770
Weekly Pay*
Outstanding Operating Room (OR) unit is looking for the right individual to join their team. Unit has 30 ORs + 3 Litho Suites 800+ bed state of the art tertiary care center. Just 15 minutes from downtown Dallas and a short drive from North Dallas suburbs.
show more show less
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Sherwood, Arkansas – 72120
    Distance from Houston: 394 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 12
$2,098 to $2,312
Weekly Pay*
North Hospital is a 60-bed facility located in Sherwood, Arkansas. We provide care for patients from all over Central Arkansas CHI St. Vincent North in Sherwood opened in October 1999. The hospital offers private rooms and serves the community with 24-hour emergency service. More than 200 coworkers and physicians at the facility provide medical care for Sherwood, North Little Rock, Jacksonville and surrounding communities. We share the campus with the CHI St. Vincent Rehabilitation Hospital. In 2017, we announced plans to relocate the Arkansas Neurosciences Institute from the Infirmary in Little Rock to our North campus. In 2019, this vision became a reality when our neurosurgical teams completed intense preparations and began using the newly renovated intensive care units, surgical suites and other spaces.
show more show less
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Houston: 414 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 12
$2,065 to $2,276
Weekly Pay*
Level 1 Trauma Center Teaching Hospital
show more show less
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Houston: 414 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$2,065 to $2,276
Weekly Pay*
Level 1 Trauma Center Teaching Hospital
show more show less
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Houston: 414 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 12
$2,065 to $2,276
Weekly Pay*
Level 1 Trauma Center Teaching Hospital
show more show less
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Houston: 414 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$2,065 to $2,276
Weekly Pay*
Level 1 Trauma Center Teaching Hospital
show more show less
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Houston: 414 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 12
$1,871 to $2,062
Weekly Pay*
Level 1 Trauma Center Teaching Hospital
show more show less
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Meridian, Mississippi – 39301
    Distance from Houston: 433 miles
  • 8 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 14
$1,851 to $2,040
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right individual to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
show more show less
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Springfield, Missouri – 65804
    Distance from Houston: 528 miles
  • 10 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,899 to $2,093
Weekly Pay*
Provide direct patient care under the direct supervision of the surgeon, and the circulating Registered Nurse consistent with the established standards of practice, the goals of Mercy Health, the philosophy of the Sister’s of Mercy and the Employee Code of Conduct. Efficiently set-up surgical cases in multiple specialty disciplines, providing equipment and supplies based on patient needs and surgeon preference. Demonstrate technical skills related to: creating and maintaining a sterile field; performing instrument, sponge, and sharp counts; and assisting other OR staff per patient safety and direct patient care policies. Functions as resource person for newly hired Surgical Technicians and students of visiting Surgical Technology schools. Performs related duties as assigned.
show more show less
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Carlsbad, New Mexico – 88220
    Distance from Houston: 556 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,737 to $1,914
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
show more show less
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Austell, Georgia – 30106
    Distance from Houston: 689 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,798 to $1,982
Weekly Pay*
The RN Clinical Periop Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the WellStar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing and evidence based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
show more show less
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Austell, Georgia – 30106
    Distance from Houston: 689 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,798 to $1,982
Weekly Pay*
The RN Clinical Periop Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the WellStar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing and evidence based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
show more show less
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Austell, Georgia – 30106
    Distance from Houston: 689 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,587 to $1,749
Weekly Pay*
The RN Clinical Periop Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the WellStar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing and evidence based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
show more show less
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Austell, Georgia – 30106
    Distance from Houston: 689 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,587 to $1,749
Weekly Pay*
The RN Clinical Periop Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the WellStar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing and evidence based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
show more show less
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Austell, Georgia – 30106
    Distance from Houston: 689 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,587 to $1,749
Weekly Pay*
The RN Clinical Periop Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the WellStar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing and evidence based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
show more show less
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Austell, Georgia – 30106
    Distance from Houston: 689 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,587 to $1,749
Weekly Pay*
The RN Clinical Periop Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the WellStar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing and evidence based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
show more show less
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Austell, Georgia – 30106
    Distance from Houston: 689 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,251 to $1,379
Weekly Pay*
The RN Clinical Periop Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the WellStar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing and evidence based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
show more show less
Show Operating Room Jobs In or Nearest to Houston

Discover Operating Room Jobs in Houston with AMN Passport!

Download the AMN Passport mobile app and boost your next job application with three easy steps.
Let Auto-Submission Work for You
Set your job preferences and let AMN Passport’s Auto-Submission help you find your ideal job, saving time and effort.
Become a Top Candidate
Finish your profile and tasks in the Task Center to ensure you’re eligible for assignments.
Save Searches, Receive Job Alerts
Save your Searches and receive tailored notifications based on your preferences.

Statistics on OR RN Jobs in Houston, Texas

Here are some helpful statistics about OR traveling nurse jobs in & near Houston. The data is based on the last three complete months of OR job postings in the Houston and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Operating Room job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Houston and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

Salary Range

Salary Trends

Jobs by Facility types

FAQs About Travel OR Nursing Jobs for RNs in Houston, TX

What types of shifts are most common for OR travel jobs in Houston?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 8 Hour Day shifts were the most common in Houston and surrounding areas.

How much does a day shift Operating Room nurse make on average in Houston and nearby cities?

A: A 8 Hour Day shift Operating Room nurse in Houston can make an average of $2,051 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Operating Room nurse make on average in Houston and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Operating Room nurse in Houston can make an average of $2,715 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Operating Room staff in or near Houston?

  • Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital in Houston (4.6 miles from Houston)
  • Woman’s Hospital of Texas in Houston (5.4 miles from Houston)
  • Park Plaza Hospital in Houston (3.2 miles from Houston)

What is the most common contract for Operating Room travel jobs in Houston?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Operating Room job in Houston is 13.

Locating Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Houston

In Houston, facilities like Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital, Woman’s Hospital of Texas and Park Plaza Hospital, all offer OR departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Denver Harbor/ Port Houston (zip code 77020), Clinton Park Tri-Community (zip code 77029) and Greater East End (zip code 77011) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Houston’s OR job opportunities are Bellaire (7 miles), Pasadena (10.5 miles) and Alief (14.4 miles). These are near to zip codes: 77026 (4.6 miles).

Show more Show less

Houston Hospitals With OR Departments

There are 5 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have OR nurses in Houston. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling OR nurse position in or nearby Houston.

Bayshore Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 8
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Cardiovascular Operating Room Case Manager Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Pre/Post Operative Progressive Care Unit Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
4000 Spencer Highway
Pasadena, TX 77504
Clear Lake Regional Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 11
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Cardiovascular Operating Room Case Manager Cath Lab Emergency Room Endoscopy Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Operating Room Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Post Anesthesia Care Unit Pre/Post Operative Telemetry
Address
500 Medical Center Blvd
Webster, TX 77598
Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
9, 13, 11, and 8
Departments
Dialysis Labor & Delivery Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Operating Room
Address
5656 Kelley
Houston, TX 77026
Nearby Neighborhoods
Denver Harbor/ Port Houston (77020), Clinton Park Tri-Community (77029), Greater East End (77011), East Downtown (77003), Greater Eastwood (77292)
Park Plaza Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
16 and 13
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Cardiovascular Operating Room Case Manager Cath Lab Endoscopy Interventional Radiology Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Pre/Post Operative Telemetry
Address
1313 Hermann Drive
Houston, TX 77004
Nearby Neighborhoods
East Downtown (77003), Greater Eastwood (77292), Greater East End (77011), Denver Harbor/ Port Houston (77020), Clinton Park Tri-Community (77029)
Triumph Hospital Tomball
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Cardiovascular Operating Room Emergency Room Labor & Delivery Level I Nursery Operating Room Postpartum
Address
505 Graham Dr
Tomball, TX 77375
Woman’s Hospital of Texas
Shifts
10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 10, 8, and 131
Departments
Labor & Delivery Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Postpartum
Address
7600 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77054
Nearby Neighborhoods
East Downtown (77003), Greater Eastwood (77292), Greater East End (77011), Denver Harbor/ Port Houston (77020), Clinton Park Tri-Community (77029)
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.