Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Corpus Christi, TX
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,600/weekOverview
- Start Date07/20/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
The intensive care unit (ICU) registered nurse position is located in Corpus Christi, Texas. The role involves working in a 24-bed ICU environment with a team of 50 staff members. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. This position requires providing high-quality patient care on a night shift schedule, with shifts lasting 12 hours and a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Job Details:
- Location: Corpus Christi, TX
- Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- Shift Hours: 12 hours (Nights)
- Minimum Hours Per Week: 36.0
- Start Date: 07/20/2026
- Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Required Qualifications: Certifications (BLS, ACLS), Education/Experience (0 years experience), Location (Texas), Shift (Nights), Schedule (12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week)
- Preferred Qualifications: Level 1 or 2 trauma experience, Cardiovascular (CV) surgery experience, excellent customer service skills
- Float: Float rotation may be required
- Additional Information: Every other weekend, may be placed on call only for the shift scheduled, with no other call expectations
- Unit Guidelines/Policies: The unit utilizes vents, Swan-Ganz catheters, Impella devices, balloon pumps, and monitors intracranial pressure (ICP). Technology includes Electronic Medical Records (EMR). The dress code requires royal blue scrubs.
Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
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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