LVN RN Staff Nurse

Windcrest Health & Rehabilitation

Abilene, Texas

Posted Jun 17

Shift and hours: Nights
Unit and setting: Rehab
License: LVN licenseLVN or RN license
Term: Permanent

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Windcrest Health & Rehabilitation, a community specializing in short-term rehabilitation and certified dementia care, is seeking dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) and Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our outstanding team! As a compassionate nurse, you will deliver top-quality care to our residents and make a real impact every day.

Job

Responsibilities

Deliver compassionate nursing care with excellence and integrity

Support residents in their recovery and ongoing care

Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team for the best outcomes

Educate and empower residents and families about care plans

Lead with professionalism in a positive, team-centered culture

Why Choose Windcrest?

Competitive pay and

shift differentials

Health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits (pending)

Paid time off and holiday pay

Supportive, team-oriented environment

Professional growth, training, and advancement opportunities

Work in a highly rated facility that values staff just as much as residents

Shift Availability

Day and Night shifts available

Join our award-winning team, where compassion and excellence go hand in hand. If you are a compassionate nurse who takes pride in delivering top-quality care, we encourage you to apply today!

What's around it?

In Abilene, TX

Abilene, TXFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 10% below the US average

Median rent: $1,157/mo
Household income: $62,648/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Abilene, TX

NeighborhoodsNurses and relocating professionals typically gravitate toward established neighborhoods or newer southern developments. River Oaks and Brookhollow in southwest Abilene offer larger, settled homes along tree-lined streets in a traditionally premium residential pocket. The Sayles Boulevard Historic Area and neighboring Elmwood attract those seeking distinctive older architecture and historic character close to the center of town. Further south, Chimney Rock, Cooper Creek, and the suburban developments near Kirby Lake and the Wylie area provide modern construction and quiet streets, while rental apartments cluster heavily along the Dyess Air Force Base corridor and near Abilene Christian University and McMurry University.

Nurses and relocating professionals typically gravitate toward established neighborhoods or newer southern developments. River Oaks and Brookhollow in southwest Abilene offer larger, settled homes along tree-lined streets in a traditionally premium residential pocket.

The Sayles Boulevard Historic Area and neighboring Elmwood attract those seeking distinctive older architecture and historic character close to the center of town. Further south, Chimney Rock, Cooper Creek, and the suburban developments near Kirby Lake and the Wylie area provide modern construction and quiet streets, while rental apartments cluster heavily along the Dyess Air Force Base corridor and near Abilene Christian University and McMurry University.

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Getting aroundDriving is the default method for navigating Abilene, where getting across town typically takes around 15 to 20 minutes under normal traffic conditions. Commutes to Hendrick Health System facilities are straightforward via Interstate 20 and major thoroughfares like Southwest Drive and Winters Freeway, avoiding the heavy gridlock seen in larger metropolitan areas. Public transportation is operated by the CityLink bus system, which provides fixed-route services and evening demand-response transit, though hospital shift workers generally find personal vehicles essential.

Driving is the default method for navigating Abilene, where getting across town typically takes around 15 to 20 minutes under normal traffic conditions. Commutes to Hendrick Health System facilities are straightforward via Interstate 20 and major thoroughfares like Southwest Drive and Winters Freeway, avoiding the heavy gridlock seen in larger metropolitan areas.

Public transportation is operated by the CityLink bus system, which provides fixed-route services and evening demand-response transit, though hospital shift workers generally find personal vehicles essential.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: mygoldenstorage.com Source 2: 10federalstorage.com Source 3: countryclubvillasapartments.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation centers heavily on Abilene State Park, located just south of town, which features shaded trails beneath native oak trees, camping sites, fishing, kayaking, and stargazing. Within city limits, Kirby Lake offers peaceful water views and birdwatching, while Everman Park and the Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden integrate manicured green lawns with walking paths. The city also features dedicated bike lanes, trails, and family outings at the Abilene Zoo.

Outdoor recreation centers heavily on Abilene State Park, located just south of town, which features shaded trails beneath native oak trees, camping sites, fishing, kayaking, and stargazing. Within city limits, Kirby Lake offers peaceful water views and birdwatching, while Everman Park and the Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden integrate manicured green lawns with walking paths.

The city also features dedicated bike lanes, trails, and family outings at the Abilene Zoo.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: livability.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: livability.com Source 4: countryclubvillasapartments.com

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Living in Abilene

Abilene combines the steady pace of West Texas with a surprisingly vibrant civic identity anchored by Dyess Air Force Base, three universities, and the regional Hendrick Health System. For relocating healthcare workers, the city's most immediate perk is logistical ease: crosstown commutes rarely exceed twenty minutes, parking is stress-free, and daily routines avoid the gridlock of larger Texas metros. Housing spans everything from character-rich historic properties along Sayles Boulevard to quiet family pockets like Chimney Rock, River Oaks, and new builds in the southside Wylie zone. Outside the hospital, life revolves around a walkable Downtown Cultural District marked by the historic Paramount Theatre, storybook sculpture gardens, and weekend outings to the Abilene Zoo or nearby Abilene State Park. Living here does come with practical tradeoffs: summers bring relentless triple-digit heat, the semi-arid landscape is flat, public transit via CityLink is limited, and car ownership is essential for getting around. For nurses seeking community warmth, predictable shift commutes, and an approachable Texas rhythm, Abilene offers a grounded and welcoming landing spot.

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