Emergency Room RN
Corpus Christi, TX
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,225/weekOverview
- Start Date11/30/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse in Corpus Christi, TX. This position involves providing high-quality urgent and emergency care in a busy ER environment, supporting patients with low to moderate acuity cases, including stroke, STEMI, sepsis, and trauma patients. The role requires a dedicated healthcare professional committed to compassionate, urgent, and team-oriented patient care.
Job Details
- Position Description: Emergency Room (ER) Nurse responsible for assessment, documentation, medication administration, wound care, splinting, IVs, urine collection, lab draws, and caring for ESI 5 through 1 patients.
- Location: Corpus Christi, TX, at a 16-bed Emergency Department on the first floor of the facility.
- Shift Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting 11/16/2026 and ending 02/15/2027.
- Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, certifications in TNCC, ENPC or PALS, ACLS, BLS, and a minimum of 2 years emergency department experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Certifications in CEN or TCRN, CPI, and more than two years of ER experience preferred.
- Clinical Responsibilities: Support timely care for stroke, STEMI, sepsis, trauma, and low acuity patients, participate in shift huddles, and adhere to unit policies and dress code.
- Additional Information: Unit staff regularly utilize Cardiac Monitors, Baxter IV pumps, and other advanced equipment, with mandatory EMTALA training and dress code adherence.
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 Emergency Department 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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