Surgery RN
Corpus Christi, TX
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs
$2,240/weekOverview
- Start Date09/21/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a dynamic perioperative nursing team in Corpus Christi, Texas, where coastal living meets a welcoming healthcare community. This 13-week travel Registered Nurse opportunity offers the chance to provide skilled, independent care in a fast-paced operating room environment while enjoying life near the waterfront, vibrant local dining, and year-round Gulf Coast charm.
Job Details
- Position: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
- Location: Corpus Christi, TX 78404
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing / Healthcare Job
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,000 - $2,100
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Shift Duration: 8-hour days
- Shift Schedule: Multiple shifts available
- Positions Available: 2
- Work Setting: Operating Room / Surgical Nursing / Perioperative Care
Job Requirements
- Active RN license in Texas or a compact state
- BLS certification from AHA required
- At least 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Ability to work independently in a clinical setting
- Strong communication, critical thinking, and patient care skills
- Prior operating room, perioperative, or surgical nursing experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide routine and complex nursing care in the operating room setting
- Use the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, intervene, and evaluate patient care
- Administer medications and treatments according to protocol and monitor patient response
- Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided accurately
- Address the psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on care needs, resources, and recovery expectations
- Make appropriate assignments and delegate tasks when needed to support safe care delivery
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiology, and perioperative team members to ensure quality patient outcomes
Why Apply?
- Competitive travel nurse pay in a desirable Texas coastal location
- Opportunity to strengthen your perioperative and surgical nursing experience
- Supportive operating room team and fast-paced clinical environment
Apply now to start your travel nursing assignment in Corpus Christi, Texas, and join a rewarding healthcare team today.
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
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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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