Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health - $2,046 per week

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

Specialty:

Behavioral Health
Discipline:

RN
Start Date:

06/01/2026
Duration:

24 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift:

8 hours, evenings
Employment Type:

Travel
Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health | Mids | Texas
We’re hiring a

Registered Nurse (RN)

for a Behavioral Health assignment in Corpus Christi, TX. This role is ideal for nurses experienced in working with patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a structured, team-based environment.
Location

Corpus Christi, TX
State-supported living center setting
Start Date

6/1
Assignment Details

24-week contract
40 hours/week
Shift:

2:00 PM – 10:30 PM (Mids)
Schedule: 5x8s
Every other weekend required
‍⚕️ Patient Population

Intellectual & developmental disabilities
Behavioral health patients
Infirmary + unit-based care
Patient Ratios

Typically

9–10 patients
Lower ratios for higher acuity patients
Infirmary supported by multiple RNs + charge nurse
Orientation

2 weeks classroom education
2 weeks on-the-job training
Initial cross-training across multiple units
Requirements

Active

Texas RN License

or Compact
CPR Certification (required)
Minimum 2 years as an RN
Must have 1 year of SNF or LTC
Previous experience working with persons with developmental disabilities preferred.
Competent in advanced skills such as gastrostomy tubes/enteral feedings, Foley catheters, tracheostomies, etc.
Experience with developmental disabilities preferred
Ideal Candidate

Strong clinical judgment and independence
Comfortable in behavioral health settings
Able to manage complex patient needs
Strong documentation and communication skills

Additional Info

EMR: Cerner / IRIS
Onsite parking available
Weekly pay schedule
Apply now or message me directly for more details!

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.