
General | NP
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Corpus Christi, TX
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Nurse Practitioner
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 30, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $89.13
- Weekly
- $3,565
- Yearly (full-time)
- $185,380
- Start date
- December 28, 2026
This job pays about $89.13/hour — 41% above the median for Nurse Practitioner jobs in Texas ($63.31/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Nurse Practitioner jobs in Texas right now
- 20 open Nurse Practitioner jobs in Texas from 4 agencies, 3 of them in Corpus Christi.
- Pay in these listings: $12.66 – $99.00/hour, median $89.13/hour.
- Typical Nurse Practitioner pay in Texas: $63.31/hour ($131,685/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($89.13/hour across 5 jobs).
Job description
General Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Locum Tenens Job in Corpus Christi, Texas
Join a 12-week Nurse Practitioner locum tenens opportunity in Corpus Christi, Texas, and provide high-quality patient care in a welcoming coastal community. This on-site healthcare role offers qualified providers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact near Gulf Coast beaches, waterfront attractions, and year-round outdoor activities. Two openings are available for experienced Nurse Practitioners.
Locum Tenens Job Details
- Position: General Nurse Practitioner (NP)
- Opportunity Type: Locum tenens healthcare job
- Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
- Setting: On-site
- Openings: 2
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $3,260-$3,870
- Start Date: December 28, 2026
- End Date: March 22, 2027
- Contract Duration: Approximately 12 weeks
- Schedule: Shift details to be confirmed
Nurse Practitioner Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience practicing as a Nurse Practitioner
- Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license eligible for practice in Texas
- Graduate-level education from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- Current national certification appropriate to the Nurse Practitioner role
- Ability to provide safe, compassionate, and collaborative patient care
- Strong communication, clinical judgment, and electronic health record documentation skills
General Nurse Practitioner Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients, obtain medical histories, and perform comprehensive physical examinations
- Develop diagnoses and individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings
- Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests and laboratory studies
- Prescribe medications and coordinate follow-up care within the scope of practice
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support continuity of care
- Document patient assessments, treatment plans, and clinical progress accurately and promptly
Apply now to join our healthcare team and explore this Nurse Practitioner locum tenens opportunity in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Benefits
GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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