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Registered Nurse - 5N-Respiratory Med/Surg /Wound Care

CHRISTUS Health

Corpus Christi, Texas

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Corpus Christi, Texas · RN

RNMedical-SurgicalRespiratoryWound Care

Posted Aug 4, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 4, 2026

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The medical-surgical unit is a 36-bed unit that provides exceptional care for patients with chest tubes, tracheostomies, laryngectomies, and post-op care for various conditions, infections, COPD, pneumonia, and other respiratory disorders. We also care for general medical-surgical patients. The mix of patients on this floor makes it a great starting point for nurses in our Residency Program and for nurses who wish to become Certified in medical-surgical Nursing and work at the top of their license with this population of rewarding and challenging patients. We are a state-of-the-art hospital with a brand-new unit. We value the voice of our team and encourage participation and unit-based council in Shared Governance. We look forward to welcoming you to the 5NT team, where you can practice your passion, and establish excellent foundational skills together with the opportunity to specialize in medical-surgical nursing.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
BLS required
RN License in state of employment or compact
Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification

About the employer

CHRISTUS Health

Hospital

CHRISTUS Health is a faith-based, not-for-profit Catholic health system with operations in San Antonio, TX, and globally. Led by President and CEO Ernie Sadau, the system has earned the prestigious 'Great Place to Work' national certification in consecutive years, with…

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What reviewers appreciate

Great Place to Work certified with 83% employee approval rating, 24 points above typical U.S. company
Faith-based mission-driven culture with clear, well-communicated core values
Consecutive-year Great Place to Work certification indicates sustained employee satisfaction

What reviewers flag

Specific negative feedback from nurses was not captured in the provided research sources
Faith-based Catholic culture may not align with all nursing professionals' personal preferences or work style expectations
Job descriptions emphasize need to cope with and manage clinical contingencies, suggesting potentially demanding clinical environments

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Living in Corpus Christi, TX

Corpus Christi sits along the Gulf Coast, offering nurses a laid-back beach-city lifestyle with year-round warm weather. The city stretches along Corpus Christi Bay, with Padre Island just to its east. Waterfront living, fishing, and coastal cuisine define the local culture, while several major hospital systems serve the growing region.