Location: Corpus Christi, TX

Start Date: 02-16-2026

End Date: 05-18-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (12-hour nights; specific days of week not specified)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $46 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Deliver timely, high-quality emergency nursing care including assessments, medication administration, IV therapy and wound care
• Triage patients efficiently and prioritize care for ESI 1 through 5 presentations
• Provide trauma-informed care consistent with Level II/III trauma standards
• Perform and document cardiac monitoring, lab draws and urine collection accurately
• Stabilize and manage patients for STEMI, stroke, sepsis and trauma as needed
• Communicate clearly with multidisciplinary team members to ensure smooth handoffs and continuity of care
• Contribute to a positive unit culture by attending shift huddles and supporting teammates

Qualifications

• Current, active RN licensure appropriate for practice in Texas
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience (ED experience preferred; posting notes preference for greater than two years)
• Level II or Level III trauma experience required
• Required certifications: BLS and ACLS; PALS, TNCC or ENPC required per posting
• Preferred certifications: CEN, TCRN, CPI
• Comfortable working with Meditech EMR and common ED equipment (cardiac monitors, IV pumps, tonopen)

Education

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (state licensure required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong emergency department assessment and documentation skills
• Proficiency with medication administration, IV therapy and wound care
• Triage and trauma management knowledge
• Experience with cardiac monitoring and handling critical care activations (STEMI, stroke, sepsis, trauma)
• Familiarity with Meditech EMR and vital sign flow integration
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and collaborate in a fast-paced team environment

Benefits

• Welcoming travel assignment with a supportive ED team that values compassion and urgency
• Comprehensive onboarding so you can hit the floor confidently
• Licensure support and guidance for travel nurses
• Paid time off opportunities to recharge between adventures
• Travel coordination and local resource assistance to make relocation easy
• Access to professional development and trauma-focused training
• A collaborative culture with strong emphasis on teamwork and patient satisfaction
• Opportunities to work at a facility transitioning to Level II trauma, great for skill growth

Travel Perks: Explore Corpus Christi, TX

Corpus Christi offers sun, water and outdoor options between shifts. Explore Padre Island National Seashore for sandy beaches and birdwatching, visit the Texas State Aquarium and the USS Lexington Museum for family-friendly outings, stroll the Bayfront and local seafood restaurants, or enjoy fishing, kayaking and coastal trails nearby. South Texas Botanical Gardens and local cultural museums provide pleasant daytime escapes during a 13-week assignment.

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