OR Registered Nurse
Corpus Christi, TX
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,990/weekOverview
- Start Date08/03/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room
Location
- Corpus Christi, Texas
Employment Type
- Travel contract
- Contract length: 13 weeks
- Hours per week: 36
Unit Information
- Unit: Operating Room (OR)
- Number of beds: 9
- Number of staff: Approximately 22 full-time equivalents
- Day shift staffing: 16 full-time RNs, 1 part-time RN, 2 pending RNs, 5 PRN team members, 1 OR analyst
- Night shift staffing: None
- Patient ratio: 1:1 in OR
- Equipment used: Brain Lab, DaVinci surgical system, Microscope
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system: Meditech
Typical Procedures
- Neurosurgery
- Urology
- General surgery
- Colorectal surgery
- Plastic surgery
- Podiatry
- Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
- Orthopedics
Required Certifications and Licenses
- Registered Nurse (RN) license
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) is also required or preferred
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of experience as an RN in the specialty
Work Schedule and Call
- Call shifts are mandatory based on unit needs
- Weekend call shifts: 7am to 7pm or 7pm to 7am
- Weekday call shifts: 3pm to 7am
Additional Information
- Dress code: Hospital scrubs
- Floating area: Bay Area OR
- Unit policies follow hospital surgical services guidelines
- Preferred personality traits: Motivated and detail-oriented
Employer
Host Healthcare
266 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
I had a fantastic experience working with Scott. He is incredibly attentive, professional, and genuinely cares about finding the right fit for his nurses. Highly recommend working with him if you're looking for a recruiter who stays on top of everything.
Cons
none!
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.
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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