Rehab Registered Nurse
Corpus Christi, TX
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$1,512/weekOverview
- Start Date04/27/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingFloat
Pay
Description
Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Nights in Corpus Christi, TX (78411). This 13-week travel nursing contract at a modern inpatient rehab facility offers supportive team-based care and competitive weekly pay. Join our healthcare team and deliver high-quality patient care in a rewarding rehab nursing job while enjoying Corpus Christi’s coastal lifestyle.
Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,350 – $1,420 (competitive travel nurse pay)
- Location: Corpus Christi, TX 78411 — Texas nursing jobs, Corpus Christi healthcare
- Setting: Inpatient Rehab Facility (15 beds) — rehab nurse / med/surg unit
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 27, 2026 – July 27, 2026)
- Shift: 12-hour nights (7p–7a) — night shift RN, travel nurse
- Hours per Week: 36
- Employment Type: Travel
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend; holidays as scheduled
Job Requirements / Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license — Texas or compact state (eligible for travel nursing in Texas)
- BLS certification required (AHA preferred)
- Minimum 1 year Med/Surg nursing experience; inpatient rehab or rehab nursing experience preferred
- EMR proficiency — Meditech preferred; accurate documentation and charting experience
- Transfer training and experience with transfer equipment (Hoyer lift, sliding boards)
- Rehab scoring documentation experience preferred (functional outcomes, therapy notes)
- Strong communication, teamwork, and clinical support skills for a collaborative med/surg/rehab environment
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality patient care for up to 15 patients per shift with an expected 5:1 (max 6:1) patient ratio
- Perform patient transfers, bladder scans, dressing changes, and safe medication administration
- Use and maintain clinical equipment: VS machines, transfer equipment (Hoyer lift, sliding boards), EKG, bladder scanner, and Pyxis
- Accurate, timely documentation in Meditech EMR and participation in bedside report/handoff
- Participate in hourly rounding, ensure bed alarm activation, and follow unit safety guidelines
- Float as needed to Med-Surg, Telemetry, Renal, Urology, Orthopedic, and Overflow units (excluding ICU)
- Demonstrate initiative, clinical judgment, and teamwork as part of the interdisciplinary rehab care team
Why Join This Travel Nursing Opportunity
- Travel nursing job in a supportive inpatient rehab setting — great for Med/Surg and rehab nurses
- Work nights in a collaborative environment with experienced clinicians
- Experience Corpus Christi healthcare and the Gulf Coast lifestyle while advancing your clinical skills
Apply now: Submit your resume to be considered for this Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) position in Corpus Christi, TX. Join our healthcare team today and take the next step in your travel nursing career.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Corpus Christi, TX
As a Travel Medical Surgical 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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