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Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Corpus Christi

600 Elizabeth St 5 East, Corpus Christi, TX 78404

County:NuecesCBSA Area:Corpus Christi, TXOwnership:ProprietaryType:Psychiatric

At a glance

Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Corpus Christi is a proprietary psychiatric facility located in a large city in Texas, offering specialized mental health services. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban setting suggest potential opportunities for diverse staff and professional growth. International nurses may find the community appealing, with a notable international population and access to resources typical of a metropolitan area.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Psychiatric
Emergency Services
No
Bed Count
42
RN Count
17
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Proprietary
Licensure in Texas

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted
CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
CGFNS Qualifying Exam
No
English Proficiency
TOEFL or IELTS
Fingerprinting
Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact
Yes

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Corpus Christi, TX overview

Financials

Median $80,850
$62,980
10th
$99,130
90th
Cost of Living Index
91.31(8.69 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $88,548 (-6% vs US median).

100 = national average. Below 100 means goods, housing, and services cost less than the US average; above 100 means they cost more. Based on BEA Regional Price Parities.

Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).

Travel insights

Average commute:19.2 min
Drive
90.6%
  • Drive90.6%
  • Public transit1.8%
  • Walk1%
  • Other2.4%
  • Work from home4.2%
Nearest Airports
  • Corpus Christi International Airport
  • Corpus Christi Naval Air Station/Truax Field
  • Kingsville Naval Air Station
  • Victoria Regional Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
276,374
Large City (200k–999k)
International Population
31,303
Population with Bachelor's+
59,976

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

Texas state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).

Pre-K–1229th of 50Bottom 50%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed21st of 50Top 50%
1 (best)50
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