Registered Nurse - Per Diem

Ernest Health, Inc.; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Ernest Health, Inc. in Corpus Christi, TX is seeking a Registered Nurse per diem to join Corpus Christi Rehabilitation Hospital. You will provide professional nursing care, perform patient assessments, and collaborate with physicians and therapists to support recovery in a rehabilitation setting.

The role requires RN licensure in Texas, current CPR, and a BSN is preferred. ACLS is a plus for LTACH and Texas hospitals. Weekend and weekday shifts are available.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited RN program.
• Current state RN license.
• Current CPR certification.
• One year recent acute care experience preferred.
• ACLS certification preferred in LTACH and Texas hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients within assigned unit.
• Conduct patient assessments, planning, interventions, and evaluations.
• Support rehabilitation goals aligned with hospital mission.

Skills

Patient care focus

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Time management

Computer literacy

Education

RN program degree

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Infection control protocols

Job description

Registered Nurse - Per Diem - Corpus Christi, Texas

Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!

Corpus Christi Rehabilitation Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas offers comprehensive inpatient rehabilitative care in a warm, coastal community setting. We are committed to helping patients recover from disabling medical events – including strokes, brain or spinal cord injuries, major orthopedic injuries, and medically complex illnesses – through personalized and intensive therapy programs.

Our rehabilitation team combines expertise and compassion, providing tailored physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy to address each patient’s specific challenges and goals. The hospital’s modern design includes spacious private rooms and fully equipped therapy areas, allowing patients to practice real-life skills and build confidence in a safe environment.

Accredited by The Joint Commission and recognized for exceptional quality of care, Corpus Christi Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to serve the Coastal Bend region by guiding patients on their journey to restored health, independence, and a better quality of life.

Weekend and weekday shifts available

What you bring:

• A passion for providing patient care, strong clinical skills, and a strong collaborator with Physicians and Therapists.
• Degree from an accredited Nursing Program.
• Current State Registered Nurse License.
• Current CPR

• robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs.
• These programs focus on enhancing the employees’ work experience, recognizing, and celebrating achievements.
• We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey”
• and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”.
• These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Successful completion of accredited Registered Nursing program required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree preferred.
• Current state license as a Registered Nurse required.
• Current CPR Certification required.
• One (1) year recent experience preferred. Acute care setting preferred.
• ACLS certification preferred in LTACH and Texas hospitals.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of and adherence to current nursing theory and practice, infection control, and wound care standards of practice.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards to ensure adherence to all standards set forth by state and accrediting agencies of TJC and CMS.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures, and utilizes proper policies, procedures, and guidelines in caring for patients.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients within assigned unit. The role is also responsible for patient assessments, planning, supervising, interventions, and evaluations designed to prevent complications of physical disability, restore optimal functioning, and help the patient adapt to an altered life style. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.