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Med Surg Rehab RN
Corpus Christi, Texas
Corpus Christi Medical Center - Doctors Regional

$1,198-1,626/week

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Job info

Job Opportunity: RN - Med Surg (Travel)

Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
Employment Type: Travel

Unit Information

Unit Type: Inpatient Rehab
Number of Beds: 15
Staff per Shift:
- Day: 1 charge nurse (full load), 2 RNs, 1 CNA
- Night: 1 charge nurse (full load), 2 RNs, 1 CNA
Patient Ratios: 5:1, max 6:1
Equipment Used: VS machines, transfer equipment (Hoyer lift, sliding boards, etc.), EKG, bladder scanner
EMR Systems: Meditech, Pyxis

Typical Procedures

Patient Transfers
Bladder Scans
Dressing Changes
Medication Administration

Required Skills & Qualifications

Must Have:
- Transfer training
- EMR proficiency
Preferred:
- Rehab experience
- Rehab scoring documentation

Required Certifications & Licenses

BLS Certification
Registered Nurse (RN) License (Texas)

Experience Requirements

Minimum 1 year of experience as an RN in Med Surg specialty

Work Environment & Schedule

Floating Areas: Med-Surg, Telemetry, Renal, Urology, Orthopedic, Overflow Units (between hospitals in Bay Area and Corpus Christi)
Excludes ICU
Weekends: Every other weekend
Holidays: Scheduled
On Call: Rare, only if hospital census is low

Additional Notes

Best personality fit: Teamwork, takes initiative
Unit Guidelines: Bedside report/handoff, hourly rounding, ensure bed alarm activation

Contract Length

13 weeks

Facility

Corpus Christi Medical Center - Doctors Regional

3.4rating(22 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Corpus Christi Medical Center - Doctors Regional

5.0rating

Pros

Friendly staff good interaction management, rehab unit is amazing

Cons

Medsurg floors have 2 med rooms 2 pyxis in each room half your meds are always in either room either machine. The meds aren't alphabetical in the pyxis or anything so u have to check every machine for your meds.

Krystal G

Med Surg (RN)

May '22 - Aug '22

Review of Corpus Christi Medical Center - Doctors Regional on Nov 4, 2025

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Short Term Acute Care
416 beds

ADDRESS3315 South AlamedaCorpus Christi, TX 78411

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About Corpus Christi, TX

As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Corpus Christi, TX here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

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.

Weather

Average summer highs are around 92°F, and winter lows are around 48°F.

Furnished Housing

Short-term rentals are relatively easy to find in Corpus Christi, especially in the beach areas and downtown.

Transportation

Corpus Christi is car-friendly, and public transportation options include buses and trolleys, but they may not be as extensive as in larger cities.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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