CCU Registered Nurse
Corpus Christi, TX
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,831/weekOverview
- Start Date06/22/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Registered Nurse (Critical Care Unit) - Travel Position
Location
- Corpus Christi, Texas
Employment Type
- Travel contract
- Contract length: 13 weeks
- Full-time
- Shift: Days, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Job Summary
- Provide routine and complex nursing care independently in a critical care setting.
- Manage care for high acuity patients, including those post cardio-thoracic surgery fresh out of OR.
- Care for patients with devices such as IMPELLA, Balloon Pump, Arctic Sun, TABLO XT/CRRT.
- Handle patients with multiple comorbidities and drips.
- Utilize nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
- Address psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families.
- Administer medications and treatments, monitor side effects and effectiveness.
- Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
- Provide education to patients, families, and caregivers.
- Previous experience with Epic electronic health records preferred.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Experience
- Minimum 1 year of Coronary Care Unit (CCU) experience within the last year
Licenses & Certifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
Note: Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Corpus Christi, TX
As a Travel Coronary Care 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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