Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health
Corpus Christi, TX
GQR Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Evenings
$2,046/weekOverview
- Start Date06/01/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftEvenings
- Duration24 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$800/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,246/week
Description
Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health | Mids | Texas
We’re hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for a Behavioral Health assignment in Corpus Christi, TX. This role is ideal for nurses experienced in working with patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a structured, team-based environment.
📍 Location
Corpus Christi, TX
- State-supported living center setting
📅 Start Date
- 6/1
🩺 Assignment Details
- 24-week contract
- 40 hours/week
- Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM (Mids)
- Schedule: 5x8s
- Every other weekend required
👩⚕️ Patient Population
- Intellectual & developmental disabilities
- Behavioral health patients
- Infirmary + unit-based care
📊 Patient Ratios
- Typically 9–10 patients
- Lower ratios for higher acuity patients
- Infirmary supported by multiple RNs + charge nurse
📚 Orientation
- 2 weeks classroom education
- 2 weeks on-the-job training
- Initial cross-training across multiple units
📋 Requirements
- Active Texas RN License or Compact
- CPR Certification (required)
- Minimum 2 years as an RN
- Must have 1 year of SNF or LTC
- Previous experience working with persons with developmental disabilities preferred.
- Competent in advanced skills such as gastrostomy tubes/enteral feedings, Foley catheters, tracheostomies, etc.
- Experience with developmental disabilities preferred
💡 Ideal Candidate
- Strong clinical judgment and independence
- Comfortable in behavioral health settings
- Able to manage complex patient needs
- Strong documentation and communication skills
📚 Additional Info
- EMR: Cerner / IRIS
- Onsite parking available
- Weekly pay schedule
👉 Apply now or message me directly for more details!
Employer
GQR Healthcare
3 nurses recommend working with GQR Healthcare
Pros
Responsive, friendly, follows up often. Staying true to contract
Cons
None with gqr, my issues have been with the hospital scheduling
Recommends working with GQR Healthcare
GQR’s Healthcare team specializes in connecting experts within the industry to highly skilled healthcare professionals across the US market.
In the competitive healthcare market, we recognize that the industry’s common goals of improved quality of care and patient outcomes are wholly reliant upon the professionals directly supporting these initiatives. Leveraging our extensive candidate network, we deliver continuity of care for the communities our partners serve to ensure the patient experience is of the highest quality.
Through deep market specialization and a unique approach to talent acquisition, GQR Healthcare provides an unparalleled and personalized experience across all medical specialties in nursing and within diverse healthcare platforms across the industry.
About Corpus Christi, TX
As a travel 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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