RN, Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - PRN

CHRISTUS Health

Kingsville, Texas

Eligibility: ERTrauma

Posted Jul 14 · New grads welcomed

Unit and setting: ER · Hospital
License: RN license
Term: Per Diem

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The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing.

Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation. The Emergency Department of CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg is a 12-bed unit organized and designed for the immediate treatment of emergency medical and/or surgical conditions. Designated a Level IV Trauma Center by Texas Department of Health.

Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies. Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients. Administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.

Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given. Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers.

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In Kingsville, TX

Kingsville, TXFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% below the US average

Median rent: $1,037/mo
Household income: $58,148/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Kingsville, TX

NeighborhoodsResidential choices in Kingsville cluster around distinct sectors tied to proximity to Texas A&M University-Kingsville and Naval Air Station Kingsville. Kingsville City Center offers a laid-back South Texas feel near local dining and campus life, located about 5 to 10 minutes from the base gate. West Kingsville provides quieter residential streets with more modest housing, while South Kingsville features a spread-out, rural feel with larger acreage lots. Some professionals choose to commute from Corpus Christi, which lies roughly 45 minutes away, to access broader city amenities and coastal activities.

Residential choices in Kingsville cluster around distinct sectors tied to proximity to Texas A&M University-Kingsville and Naval Air Station Kingsville. Kingsville City Center offers a laid-back South Texas feel near local dining and campus life, located about 5 to 10 minutes from the base gate.

West Kingsville provides quieter residential streets with more modest housing, while South Kingsville features a spread-out, rural feel with larger acreage lots. Some professionals choose to commute from Corpus Christi, which lies roughly 45 minutes away, to access broader city amenities and coastal activities.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source: milhousingnetwork.com

Getting aroundCommuting within Kingsville is generally very brief, with drives around town typically taking between 5 and 15 minutes. Residents report that local traffic congestion is practically nonexistent, making trips quick and predictable. The city is highly car-oriented with minimal public transit infrastructure, meaning daily work commutes require a private vehicle. Highway 77 serves as the primary regional artery connecting Kingsville north toward Corpus Christi.

Commuting within Kingsville is generally very brief, with drives around town typically taking between 5 and 15 minutes. Residents report that local traffic congestion is practically nonexistent, making trips quick and predictable.

The city is highly car-oriented with minimal public transit infrastructure, meaning daily work commutes require a private vehicle. Highway 77 serves as the primary regional artery connecting Kingsville north toward Corpus Christi.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: milhousingnetwork.com Source 3: areavibes.com Source 4: livability.com Source 5: tourtexas.com

OutdoorsOutdoor life in Kingsville is strongly shaped by its ranching history and position along the central coastal wildlife flyway. Dick Kleberg Park provides community recreation space, while the historic King Ranch offers guided agricultural, wildlife, and birding excursions across expansive South Texas terrain. The area serves as a showcase for birdwatching and wildlife photography, where observers spot species such as the crested caracara, green jay, and vermillion flycatcher across local grassland and wetland loops.

Outdoor life in Kingsville is strongly shaped by its ranching history and position along the central coastal wildlife flyway. Dick Kleberg Park provides community recreation space, while the historic King Ranch offers guided agricultural, wildlife, and birding excursions across expansive South Texas terrain.

The area serves as a showcase for birdwatching and wildlife photography, where observers spot species such as the crested caracara, green jay, and vermillion flycatcher across local grassland and wetland loops.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: m.yelp.com Source 2: cityofkingsville.com

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Living in Kingsville

Kingsville offers healthcare professionals a classic South Texas small-town setting defined by deep ranching roots, collegiate energy, and a calm daily rhythm. Anchored by the historic King Ranch and Texas A&M University-Kingsville, the community delivers a stress-free commute where drives across town rarely exceed 15 minutes and traffic delays are virtually unheard of. Off-shift hours can be spent exploring the downtown historic district, picking up morning pastries at Ares Bakery & Dixie Cream, grabbing coffee at Hatters Beverage Company, or taking in green space at Dick Kleberg Park. Nature lovers will appreciate the exceptional coastal birding and rich wildlife habitats bordering the ranch. However, relocating nurses should weigh the practical tradeoffs: the retail, dining, and late-night scene is modest, nightlife largely closes early, and older housing stock requires patience to find modern updates. For specialized shopping, coastal beaches, or broader entertainment, residents make the easy 45-minute drive up Highway 77 to Corpus Christi. For clinicians seeking a supportive community and minimal transit hassle, Kingsville delivers a straightforward, relaxed pace.

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As of 2026-06Source 1: milhousingnetwork.com Source 2: cityofkingsville.com Source 3: kingsvilletexas.com Source 4: facebook.com Source 5: niche.com

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Kingsville, TXFrom Census ACS 2024.