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ED Holds Telemetry RN
Corpus Christi, Texas
Corpus Christi Medical Center - Doctors Regional

$1,317-1,708/week
Posted 5 days ago
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Travel RN Opportunity - Corpus Christi, Texas

Position Details

  • Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Employment Type: Travel
  • Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
  • Unit: ED Holds (22 beds, 30 staff)
  • Shift Coverage:
    • Day Shift: 1 charge nurse, 4 RNs, 2 PCAs, 1 unit secretary, 0-2 sitters
    • Night Shift: 1 charge nurse, 4 RNs, 1-2 PCAs, 0-2 sitters
  • Patient Ratios: Maximum 6:1
  • EMR System: Meditech
  • Dress Code: Royal Blue scrubs

Contract Length

  • 13 weeks

Required Experience & Skills

  • Minimum 1+ years acute med/surg/telemetry experience within the last year
  • Ability to care for 4-6 patients at a time
  • Required certifications: RN license, ACLS, BLS, NIH Certification

Preferred Experience

  • 2+ years telemetry experience including PCI, CABG POD 2

Typical Procedures

  • Care of med/surg/telemetry patients
  • IV insertions
  • Urinary catheter insertion and maintenance
  • Central line maintenance
  • Medication administration
  • Communication with care team members
  • Documentation in EHR
  • Continuous Bladder Irrigation
  • NGT insertion and maintenance
  • EKG interpretation

Personality Fit

  • Friendly, positive, patient-centered, team-focused

Floating Areas

  • Med/surg/telemetry units

Schedule Notes

  • No on-call required
  • Weekends as needed on unit

Additional Requirements

  • Registered Nurse License
  • ACLS, BLS, NIH Certification

Prior Travel Experience

  • Not explicitly required

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
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 Med Surg/Telemetry 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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