Travel Behavioral Health Registered Nurse - $1,945 per week

GQR Healthcare; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a travel nurse RN for a Behavioral Health position in Corpus Christi, Texas. The ideal candidate will provide care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and must hold an active Texas RN License. Responsibilities include patient assessments, supervising staff, and emergency management. This travel position requires 40 hours per week with 5 shifts, including weekends. A COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Texas RN License or eligibility for Nurse Licensure Compact.
• CPR certification required.
• 2 years of nursing experience preferred, with 6 months as an RN.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and deliver comprehensive care.
• Supervise nursing staff and manage patient records.
• Calculate dosages of medications and handle emergencies.
• Engage with patients and collaborate with team members.

Skills

Patient assessments

Emergency management

Supervision

Effective communication

Education

Active Texas RN License or Nurse Licensure Compact eligibility

CPR certification

2 years of nursing experience

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

GQR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in Corpus Christi, Texas.

• Specialty: Behavioral Health
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 04/01/2026
• Duration: 24 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse • Mids

Join our team in Corpus Christi, TX, as a Behavioral Health RN, providing care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and deliver care.
• Supervise staff and maintain records.
• Calculate medication dosages and manage emergencies.
• Engage effectively with patients and team members.

Schedule

• Mids: 2pm – 10:30pm
• 5 x 8‑hour shifts, including alternate weekends

Qualifications

• Active Texas RN License or Nurse Licensure Compact eligibility.
• CPR certification.
• Preferred: 2 years of nursing experience, 6 months as an RN, and experience with developmental disabilities.
• Two professional references required.
• COVID‑19 vaccination mandatory.

Additional Info

• Orientation: 2 weeks education, 2 weeks training.
• Patient Ratios: 9–10, adjusted as needed.
• Floating to different units may be required.

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About 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.