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Registered Nurse - Outpatient, Nursing Specialty
Veterans Health Administration · Corpus Christi, TX
$76k–$158k/ year
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Registered Nurse jobs in Corpus Christi, TX
Registered Nurses in the Corpus Christi area earn a median of $38.87 per hour, about $80,850 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $34.47 and $46.01. That ranks 228th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 212th of 335 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Corpus Christi. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Corpus Christi.
- $38.87median pay per hour, Corpus Christi
- $34–$46typical range per hour
- 4,240registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
Open Registered Nurse roles in Corpus Christi
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RN / Registered Nurse - Infusion Clinical Specialist
BrightSpring Health Services · Corpus Christi, TX
$44.00–$50.00/ hour
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Fresenius Medical Care · Corpus Christi, TX
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Fresenius Medical Care · Corpus Christi, TX
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Driscoll Children's Hospital · Corpus Christi, TX
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Driscoll Children's Hospital · Corpus Christi, TX
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Driscoll Children's Hospital · Corpus Christi, TX
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Named employers near Corpus Christi, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $56.29 |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 1 | $47 |
Registered Nurse pay in Corpus Christi, TX
The metro median is 10% below the Texas statewide median of $43.27 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 4,240 registered nurses employed in the Corpus Christi metro area, 22.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.06).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.28 | $62,980 | 33% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $34.47 | $71,700 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Median | $38.87 | $80,850 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $46.01 | $95,700 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $47.66 | $99,130 | 6% above U.S. median |
How Corpus Christi ranks
- 228th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 212th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 11th of 24 Texas metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Corpus Christi
- Overall prices in Corpus Christi run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 15% below the U.S. average (index 84.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $38.87 median hour buys what $41.94 buys at the national price level, 7% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Corpus Christi paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,399
- Per year: $69,966
- Per month: $5,830
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Corpus Christi metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Corpus Christi
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel registered nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Corpus Christi
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Corpus Christi, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Medical Center,The Corpus Christi, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Driscoll Childrens Hospital Corpus Christi, TX | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Nueces County
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Nueces County (1 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 14 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria, TX | 75 mi | $38.70/hr | 66,020 |
| Harlingen, TX | 113 mi | $36.45/hr | 72,234 |
| Edinburg, TX | 116 mi | $37.13/hr | 108,733 |
| Brownsville, TX | 123 mi | $36.45/hr | 191,967 |
| McAllen, TX | 125 mi | $37.13/hr | 148,782 |
| Pharr, TX | 127 mi | $37.13/hr | 81,142 |
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License and tax basics in Texas
Texas is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Texas license by endorsement.
Texas does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
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Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Corpus Christi, TX?
Registered Nurses in the Corpus Christi metro area have a median pay of $38.87 per hour, about $80,850 a year. The middle half earn between $34.47 and $46.01 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Corpus Christi a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Corpus Christi ranks 212th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 228th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Corpus Christi?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Corpus Christi. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Corpus Christi.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Corpus Christi as a registered nurse?
Texas is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Texas license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Corpus Christi in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Nueces County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Corpus Christi?
The federal per diem benchmark in Corpus Christi is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Corpus Christi?
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Your RN pay reportCorpus Christi, TX · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Veterans Health AdministrationSan Antonio, TX · 5 postings$62.40/ hr$36–$87
- Military Treatment Facilities under DHAFort Hood, TX · 3 postings$55.88/ hr$47–$67
- BrightSpring Health ServicesIRVING, TX · 4 postings$50.00/ hr$44–$55
- Select MedicalDallas, TX · 3 postings$46.19/ hr$32–$53
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2What they are offering now
Low$35Median$45.41High$55
124 RN postings with published pay in Texas, 105 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 124 RN roles
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