Top Travel RN Jobs in Texas

Weekly pay for travel RN jobs in Texas currently falls between $1,500 to $3,401, with rates varying based on specialty, shift, and location. Assignments in high-demand specialties like Labor and Delivery and OR often pay more.

Texas is home to some of the largest and most advanced health systems in the country, including UT Southwestern, Baylor Scott & White, Houston Methodist, and HCA Healthcare. We frequently connect travel nurses to these top facilities in Texas.

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.

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

Top-paying contracts are currently available in these cities:

• Dallas up to $3,401 Weekly
• Mansfield up to $2,818 Weekly
• Richardson up to $2,785 Weekly
• Abilene up to $2,562 Weekly
• Beaumont up to $2,544 Weekly

Urban hubs like Dallas, Houston, and Austin tend to offer higher rates, particularly for ICU, OR, and ER assignments.

Travel nursing in Texas offers a dynamic mix of city life and outdoor exploration. You can enjoy live music in Austin, coastal weekends near Galveston, or hiking in Big Bend. Many nurses love the state’s warm climate, no state income tax, and wide variety of cultural experiences.