Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Corpus Christi, TX
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,142/weekOverview
- Start Date10/26/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a high-acuity critical care team as a Travel ICU Registered Nurse in Corpus Christi, TX. This ICU nursing job offers the opportunity to care for complex patients in a fast-paced intensive care unit while working 12-hour night shifts in one of Texas’s most vibrant coastal cities. If you’re seeking Texas nursing jobs, critical care RN jobs, or travel nurse opportunities, this role is an excellent fit.
Job Details
- Location: Corpus Christi, TX 78404
- Setting: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
- Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
- Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
- Hours per Week: 36
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800 - $1,890
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
Job Requirements
- Active Texas RN license or compact state RN license
- BLS certification from AHA required
- ACLS certification from AHA required
- 1 year of critical care or ICU experience preferred; new graduates may be considered
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Epic EHR experience preferred
- Strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and the ability to work independently in a critical care setting
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to ICU patients with complex and evolving needs
- Perform assessments, develop individualized care plans, implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes
- Administer medications and treatments safely while monitoring effectiveness and side effects
- Document patient status, symptoms, care provided, and response to treatment in the electronic health record
- Support patients and families through education, communication, and compassionate bedside care
- Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary care teams, and other healthcare professionals to manage changing clinical situations
- Deliver high-quality critical care to patients requiring advanced monitoring and intensive nursing support
Apply now to join this travel ICU RN opportunity in Corpus Christi, Texas, and advance your critical care nursing career 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 Intensive Care Unit 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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