OR RN
Corpus Christi, TX
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days
$2,227/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 2
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced OR RN for a 13-week travel assignment requiring TX or compact RN licensure and recent OR specialty experience.
Details
- Surgery/OR unit with 9 beds and a staff of 22.41 including RNs, residents, and PRN team members
- 1:1 OR patient ratios
- Uses specialized equipment including Brain Lab, DaVinci robotic system, and microscope
- EMR system is Meditech
- Procedures performed include neurosurgery, urology, general surgery, colorectal, plastics, podiatry, ENT, and ortho
- Schedule is Monday-Friday, 8-hour shifts from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM
- Mandatory call shifts based on unit needs
- Weekend call hours are 7 AM-7 PM or 7 PM-7 AM
- Weekday call hours are 3 PM-7 AM
- Floating required to Bay Area OR
Requirements
- Active RN and/or CST license required
- TX or compact RN license required
- Minimum 1 year of recent OR specialty experience required
- US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration (Canadian SSN not accepted)
- No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
- Certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of assignment start
- AHA or ARC certifications accepted
Additional Information
- Hospital scrubs required for dress code
- Must follow hospital policies for surgical services
- Motivated, detail-oriented candidates preferred
- Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility
- Local candidates will not be considered
Facility
Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area
2 nurses recommend working with Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area
Pros
2:1, 1:1 if pt is in active labor they try to follow awhonn standards when possible. Flexible with schedule will do block schedule.
Cons
Only thing they will float travelers to antepartum or assign pp pts on hold in L&D unit more frequently instead of rotating the nurses.
- Short Term Acute Care
Employer
American Traveler
85 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Savannah was truly perfect. Knowledgeable, responsive, caring, informative, and honest. I didn’t feel like I was apart of a sales scheme. She truly put me at ease during the process. I felt like she had my back and would work to find me what I was looking for. I look forward to working with American Traveler in the future.
Cons
No cons
Recommends working with American Traveler
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With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
About Corpus Christi, TX
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Corpus Christi, TX here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Corpus Christi is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 92°F, and winter lows are around 48°F.
- Short-term rentals are relatively easy to find in Corpus Christi, especially in the beach areas and downtown.
- Corpus Christi is car-friendly, and public transportation options include buses and trolleys, but they may not be as extensive as in larger cities.
- Corpus Christi has a diverse population with a mix of ethnicities.
- The age range is varied, with a significant number of retirees.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the coastal environment.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Corpus Christi offers a variety of activities including beach outings, seafood restaurants, art galleries, live music venues, water sports, and outdoor adventures like birdwatching and hiking.
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