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Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Houston, TX for STs

Find Top ST 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 currently offer 1 of the best available nurse travel jobs in the Houston area. 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.

As of May 1, 2025, the average Operating Room travel nurse working in Houston and surrounding areas earned about $1,455 weekly. Today you can find OR jobs with a salary range from $1,366 per week. The Houston OR travel nursing market can include hospital facilities in Houston proper like Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital with more facilities in nearby areas like Bellaire, Pasadena and Alief to name a few.

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!

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Search Top Paying Operating Room Jobs in or near Houston

We have 1 Operating Room jobs in Houston, TX and 1 Operating Room travel jobs in Texas, and 106 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.

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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Houston, Texas – 77026
  • 8 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,366 to $1,506
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating unit, based in exciting Houston 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.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73134
    Distance from Houston: 414 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
Contact for Details
7 suite outpatient surgical center offering Endoscopy Procedures along with General, Hand, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic, Otorhinolaryngology (ENT), Plastic, Podiatry, and Urology Surgery
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Springfield, Missouri – 65804
    Distance from Houston: 528 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,835 to $2,022
Weekly Pay*
Assist with Vascular Surgeon in OR and Hybrid Imaging suite. Work with a team of nurses and surgical techs for Endo and Open cases. Number of ORs: 4 • Preferred Skillset/Experience: ECMO, Impella insertion, Robotics • Type of Patients on Unit: Cardiothoraci • Highest CMS Star Rating in the area • Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center • Level 2 Stroke Center by MoDHSS • Only 1 of 2 level 1 trauma centers in a 50 mile radius • Joint Commission Stroke Certification as Primary Stroke Center
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Springfield, Missouri – 65804
    Distance from Houston: 528 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,835 to $2,022
Weekly Pay*
Assist with Vascular Surgeon in OR and Hybrid Imaging suite. Work with a team of nurses and surgical techs for Endo and Open cases. Number of ORs: 4 • Preferred Skillset/Experience: ECMO, Impella insertion, Robotics • Type of Patients on Unit: Cardiothoraci • Highest CMS Star Rating in the area • Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center • Level 2 Stroke Center by MoDHSS • Only 1 of 2 level 1 trauma centers in a 50 mile radius • Joint Commission Stroke Certification as Primary Stroke Center
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Kansas City, Missouri – 64132
    Distance from Houston: 647 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,506 to $1,660
Weekly Pay*
Esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its team. Unit runs 11 OR rooms every day and perform transplants, burns, neuro, vascular, general, robotic, ortho, ENT, and gyn. 500+ bed Level 1 Trauma center and teaching hospital. KC/KCMO has several outstanding restaurants that have been featured on the Food Network’s “Diners, Drive thrus, & Dives!” AND they have the WORLD FAMOUS KANSAS CITY BBQ TOUR!! The area has recently enjoyed a thriving tech boom, and offers music fans a stunning Jazz scene.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Alamogordo, New Mexico – 88310
    Distance from Houston: 661 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,477 to $1,628
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.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Herrin, Illinois – 62948
    Distance from Houston: 664 miles
  • 10 D, 10 N,
  • July 8, 2025
  • 13
$1,916 to $2,112
Weekly Pay*
Your Career. Our Company. Together, We Grow. At Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH), we realize that in order to provide our surrounding communities with excellent care, we must begin by providing our employees with that same care and appreciation. We offer rich opportunities to develop and grow professionally, an environment of excellence in patient care, and the awareness that everything we accomplish is a direct outgrowth of the superb efforts and dedication of our employees. As a non-profit system of almost 4000 employees, we have won national acclaim for our cancer, cardiac, stroke, bariatric, breast imaging, and rehabilitation services. Role Specific Responsibilities Assists in transportation and positioning of patients Assists in assembling and dismantling of tables and instruments before and after procedure Prepares patient and room for the planned surgical procedures. Opens sterile supplies and sets up for procedures Completes skin preparation and draping Assist Surgeon with gowning and gloving Assist surgeon by passing instruments and suture Assists in maintaining correct count of instruments, sutures, and sponges Applies dressings and bandages as needed Assists in identifying, collecting, and caring for specimens. Decontaminates instruments (point of use cleaning), supplies and equipment according to established policies and procedures; handles and stores instruments, equipment and supplies appropriately Aids in the efficient turnover of the operating room for next cases Monitors and restocks supplies
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Atlanta, Georgia – 30308
    Distance from Houston: 701 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,333 to $1,469
Weekly Pay*
Welcome to Emory University Hospital Midtown, formerly known as Emory Crawford Long Hospital. At Emory’s Midtown hospital, some of the world’s top specialists are advancing medicine every day. We have more than 1200 Emory Clinic and 440 private-practice physicians spanning 28 specialties. Our physicians work collaboratively to provide comprehensive care and quality outcomes for our patients and their families. Our Mission To care for patients and their families with concern not only for their illnesses, but also for their mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Roswell, Georgia – 30076
    Distance from Houston: 709 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,519 to $1,675
Weekly Pay*
The Surgical Technologist Certified functions under the direction of the registered professional nurse. Assists the health care team in providing safe, age appropriate and culturally aware patient care. He/she has knowledge, skill and ability to perform duties within the context of moderate to high acuity surgical cases (with an expectation on occasion to work above this level as cases require) as defined by the scope of anatomy, equipment and instrumentation of the case and anticipates the needs of the surgeon and other members of the healthcare team. Exhibits an acquisition of additional surgical skills for progressively more difficult cases. Demonstrates an efficient, organized surgical plan for assigned cases. Takes initiative to discuss surgical plan with other members of the healthcare team. Able to troubleshoot instruments and equipment. Anticipates any additional supplies or equipment required for procedures. Ability to mentor, precept or train in various modalities. Participates in performance improvement initiatives. Duties include, but are not limited to, preparation of the operative suite and surgical field to ensure a safe patient care environment while being vigilant for the maintenance of the sterile field and other patient safety concerns. In addition, they will gather required instruments, supplies and serve as surgical assistant as needed. (not to be confused with a certified surgical first assistant). Other duties as assigned including but not limited to assisting with inventory, ordering and stocking ORs and additional perioperative areas as assigned. Also, ensure that the unit is compliant with Joint Commission standards at all times. Call or late coverage may be required related to the facility in which the ST is working.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Warner Robins, Georgia – 31093
    Distance from Houston: 721 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,748 to $1,927
Weekly Pay*
Number of Beds/Cases: 8 rooms/550 cases Selling Points for unit: Cases have GEN, ROBOTICS, GYN, ORTHO,PODIATRY, MINOR VASCULAR, ENT, UROLOGY, GI
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Santa Fe, New Mexico – 87505
    Distance from Houston: 738 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,550 to $1,709
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.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico – 87106
    Distance from Houston: 753 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,484 to $1,635
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating Room unit, based in exciting Albuquerque is looking for the right technician 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.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico – 87106
    Distance from Houston: 753 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 12
$1,484 to $1,635
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating Room unit, based in exciting Albuquerque is looking for the right technician 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.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Mattoon, Illinois – 61938
    Distance from Houston: 780 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,722 to $1,898
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.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Mattoon, Illinois – 61938
    Distance from Houston: 780 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
Contact for Details
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.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Omaha, Nebraska – 68124
    Distance from Houston: 795 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,509 to $1,663
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.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • West Burlington, Iowa – 52655
    Distance from Houston: 800 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,752 to $1,931
Weekly Pay*
Assists in operations under the supervision of physicians, registered nurses and other surgical personnel. Responsible for creating and maintaining the sterile field. Prepares the operating room by collecting needed supplies and equipment, passes instruments and other supplies to surgeons. Functions within the sterile field. Provides high quality care to the following surgical patient populations: Patient of any age undergoing surgical procedures in the following specialties: ENT, General, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Pain Management, Ophthalmology, Urology, OB/Gynecology and Endoscopy procedures. Procedures daily 20-25. We staff 2-3 staff per room, depending on the complexity of the procedure. Responsible for first and second scrubbing. Service lines in order of highest volume to lowest. General Orthopedic C-Sections OB/GYN ENT Urology Podiatry
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Urbana, Illinois – 61801
    Distance from Houston: 821 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 12
$1,864 to $2,054
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.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Clive, Iowa – 50266
    Distance from Houston: 823 miles
  • 8 D,
  • July 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,716 to $1,891
Weekly Pay*
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
    Distance from Houston: 824 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 20, 2025
  • 14
$1,910 to $2,105
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Methodist Medical Center was established in 1901 in a single building. Today, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital. Located in downtown Des Moines on a 42-acre campus, Iowa Methodist employs nearly 4,000 people and has 370 staffed beds. Iowa Methodist is well known throughout the Midwest for cancer care. Iowa Methodist is one of two Level I Trauma Centers in the state of Iowa. Life Flight, the air ambulance program for Iowa Methodist, began in 1979 and continues to fly hundreds of vital missions per year. 16 OR’s 1,050 cases/month Variety of cases, Level I Trauma Ctr All specialties Open Heart, Kidney Transplant, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Robotics, ENT, General Surgery, Bariatrics, Pediatrics, Plastics, Urology, Vascular, Gynecology, Oncology
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Houston: 846 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,547 to $1,705
Weekly Pay*
700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Houston: 846 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,547 to $1,705
Weekly Pay*
700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Houston: 846 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,547 to $1,705
Weekly Pay*
700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Houston: 846 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,547 to $1,705
Weekly Pay*
700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
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Statistics on OR ST 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.

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

What are the top paying Operating Room jobs currently available in or near Houston?

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 many Operating Room travel nursing jobs are available in Houston?

There are currently 1 Operating Room travel nursing jobs available in Houston. We also get new nursing specialties jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

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 $1,596 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 $1,448 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
  • Bayshore Medical Center in Pasadena (10.5 miles from Houston)
  • Clear Lake Regional Medical Center in Webster (21.4 miles from Houston)

How much does an Operating Room travel nurse make on average in Houston?

An Operating Room nurse in Houston can make an average of $1,706 per week.

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 weeks.

Locating Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Houston

In Houston, facilities like Lyndon B. Johnson General 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: 77504 (10.5 miles) and 77598 (21.4 miles).

Houston Hospitals With OR Departments

There are 8 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
8 wks and 13 wks
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist, Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Interventional Radiology, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Operating Room RN, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Pre/Post Operative, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation RN, RN Case Manager, and Telemetry RN
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
11 wks and 13 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technology, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technology, Emergency Room RN, Endoscopy Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit RN, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Pre/Post Operative, RN Case Manager, and Telemetry RN
Address
500 Medical Center Blvd
Webster, TX 77598
Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 N, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks, 9 wks, 11 wks, and 13 wks
Departments
Dialysis, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, and Sterile Processing Tech
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)
* 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.