Top Travel RN Jobs in Texas
There are currently 184 travel nurse jobs in Texas — last updated just 17 minutes ago. Advantis Medical connects you to high-paying travel nurse assignments in Texas, from Level 1 trauma centers in Houston’s Medical District to community hospitals in the Hill Country. New openings in top specialties like 22 Med Surg, 20 Operating Room, and 18 ICU are available now, with start dates between Jan 16, 2026 to Feb... 20, 2026. Explore opportunities at leading hospitals in Dallas, Austin, Houston, and beyond. As the #1 travel nurse agency, we’ve helped thousands of RNs land their ideal Texas assignment. Apply now to secure your next travel nursing job in Texas today!
Explore Travel Nurse Assignments in Texas
Find your next travel RN job in Texas — explore contracts, hospitals hiring now, and state perks below.
184 Open Travel Nursing Jobs in Texas – January 6th
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Travel RN – Labor and Delivery Travel Nurse Job in Midland, TX
Midland Memorial HospitalMidland, Texas
$2,464/wk$2,464 Weekly -
Travel RN – Labor and Delivery Travel Nurse Job in Midland, TX
Midland Memorial HospitalMidland, Texas
$2,464/wk$2,464 Weekly -
Travel RN – Labor and Delivery Travel Nurse Job in Midland, TX
Midland Memorial HospitalMidland, Texas
$2,464/wk$2,464 Weekly -
Travel RN – Operating Room Travel Nurse Job in San Angelo, TX
Shannon Medical CenterSan Angelo, Texas
$2,452/wk$2,452 Weekly -
Travel RN – Operating Room Travel Nurse Job in Odessa, TX
Medical Center HospitalOdessa, Texas
$2,445/wk$2,445 Weekly -
Travel RN – Labor and Delivery Travel Nurse Job in Port Lavaca, TX
Memorial Medical Center Port LavacaPort Lavaca, Texas
$2,444/wk$2,444 Weekly -
Travel RN – Operating Room Travel Nurse Job in Abilene, TX
Hendrick Medical Center SouthAbilene, Texas
$2,421/wk$2,421 Weekly -
Travel RN – Operating Room Travel Nurse Job in Houston, TX
HCA Houston - KingwoodHouston, Texas
$2,372/wk$2,372 Weekly
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Travel Nurse Jobs in Texas
Texas is one of the top states for travel nursing jobs in Texas, driven by rapid healthcare expansion and sustained RN shortages. Texas is a Nurse Licensure Compact member (NLC map), allowing multistate-licensed RNs to onboard without delays. As of 2024, hospitals across the state report a 16.4% RN vacancy rate (TX DSHS), with strong demand in Med Surg, ICU, and telemetry units. Leading facilities such as Medical City - Dallas Hospital, Medical City - Arlington, and Medical City - Plano. continue to rely on skilled travel RN nurses to maintain patient coverage. Advantis currently offers 184 travel nurse jobs Texas, and many of these travel nurse assignments in Texas are posted with both urgent and flexible start dates. According to HRSA, RN employment in TX is projected to grow 20.5% by 2030, well above the national average.

Travel Nursing Jobs - Trending States
Based on current travel job openings, the top 5 highest-paying travel nurse job states are:
- California up to $3,450 per week
- Colorado up to $3,439 per week
- Ohio up to $3,435 per week
- New Jersey up to $3,304 per week
- Illinois up to $3,285 per week
Why Travel Nurse Jobs in Texas Are a Top Choice
The lifestyle advantages of travel nurse jobs Texas go well beyond the hospital. With no state income tax (Texas Comptroller) and a cost of living below the national average, your paycheck stretches further in cities like Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio. You’ll find vibrant cultural pockets, from the River Walk to live music in Deep Ellum. On your days off, unwind in Big Bend or explore Hill Country. Travel nursing jobs in Texas offer more than income—they deliver work-life balance and access to world-class recreation. As Texas continues to invest heavily in healthcare infrastructure (Statista), travel RN nurses are finding more clinical opportunities and modernized facilities across TX. Whether you're accepting your first travel nurse assignment in Texas or returning for your third, TX provides unmatched variety, flexibility, and freedom.
FAQs – Travel Registered Nurse Jobs in TX
How much do travel nurses typically make in Texas?
What kinds of healthcare systems do travel nurses work in across Texas?
What kind of RN license do I need for Texas travel nurse jobs?
Texas is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state, so if you already have an active multistate license, you can start working in Texas without delay. Nurses with a single-state license outside of Texas must apply for a Texas-specific license via endorsement through the Texas Board of Nursing.
Texas Board of Nursing
Contact information
Website: https://www.bon.texas.gov/
Phone: 512.305.7400
Fees
License by Exam: $139 (+$200 exam fee)
License by Endorsement: $186
Renewal: $65
Fingerprinting: $41.95
Timing
Processing Time: 4 – 6 weeks
Valid for: 2 years
Renewal Schedule: by the last day of your birth month
General Information
Nurse Licensure Compact: Yes
Nursys: Yes
CEU Requirements: CEU Requirements: 20 hours
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What benefits does Advantis Medical offer to Texas travel nurses?
When you take an assignment in Texas with Advantis, you’ll receive:
- Weekly direct deposit and competitive compensation
- Day One Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Help with travel & housing accommodations
- Dedicated licensing, onboarding, and credentialing team
- $500 referral bonuses for each friend you bring on assignment
Which cities have the best-paying travel RN jobs in Texas?
Top-paying contracts are currently available in these cities:
- Arlington up to $2,959 Weekly
- Richardson up to $2,935 Weekly
- Abilene up to $2,927 Weekly
- Dallas up to $2,909 Weekly
- Mansfield up to $2,818 Weekly
Urban hubs like Dallas, Houston, and Austin tend to offer higher rates, particularly for ICU, OR, and ER assignments.
What’s it like to live and work as a travel nurse in Texas?
Best Paying Jobs in Texas
+- Travel RN – Labor and Delivery Travel Nurse Job in Abilene...
- Travel RN – Labor and Delivery Travel Nurse Job in Midland...
- Travel RN – Operating Room Travel Nurse Job in San Angelo,...
- Travel RN – Operating Room Travel Nurse Job in Odessa, TX
- Travel RN – Labor and Delivery Travel Nurse Job in Port La...
- Travel RN – Operating Room Travel Nurse Job in Houston, TX
- Travel RN – ER Travel Nurse Job in Austin, TX
Newest Jobs in Texas
+- Travel RN – Med Surg Travel Nurse Job in Tyler, TX
- Travel RN – Med Surg Travel Nurse Job in Amarillo, TX
- Travel RN – Telemetry Travel Nurse Job in Waco, TX
- Travel RN – Operating Room Travel Nurse Job in Abilene, TX
- Travel RN – Labor and Delivery Travel Nurse Job in Midland...
- Travel RN – Operating Room Travel Nurse Job in Austin, TX
- Travel RN – ER Travel Nurse Job in Refugio, TX