<p>A State Supported Living Center in Corpus Christi, Texas is seeking a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse for a 6-month travel contract. This day-shift position offers a competitive $46/hour pay rate within a specialized behavioral health environment serving a vulnerable residential population. Corpus Christi's Gulf Coast lifestyle and the stability of a state-facility setting make this an attractive assignment for experienced psychiatric and behavioral health nurses.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Pay rate: $46.00 per hour</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends provided</li> <li>Extensive housing network with corporate discounts</li> <li>Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits</li> <li>Referral bonuses available</li> <li>Rewards and recognition program</li> <li>Dedicated licensing and compliance support team</li> <li>24/7 team support throughout the assignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Facility type: State Supported Living Center — a residential care environment serving individuals with behavioral health and developmental needs</li> <li>Contract length: 6 months</li> <li>Shift structure: 8-hour day shifts</li> <li>State-supported setting provides a structured, mission-driven clinical environment with consistent patient population</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per state law</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas — required at time of start</li> <li>Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required; behavioral health background strongly applicable</li> <li>Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Corpus Christi sits on the Texas Gulf Coast, offering year-round warm weather, miles of beaches, and access to Padre Island National Seashore — one of the longest undeveloped barrier islands in the world. The city combines a relaxed coastal lifestyle with a cost of living well below the national average, making it a popular destination for travel nurses who want to stretch their stipend while enjoying waterfront dining, sailing, and outdoor recreation. San Antonio is roughly two hours northwest, providing easy access to a major metropolitan hub when desired.</p>