Travel Nurse Jobs in Texas | Open Now
New travel nursing jobs in Texas, updated every hour. From Level 1 trauma centers in Houston's Medical District to community hospitals in the Hill Country, there are a wide variety of assignment options. Current openings are found across Dallas, Austin, Houston and surrounding metro areas. Advantis Medical connects you to top hospitals, with listings covering 23 Labor and Delivery, 18 ER, and 16 Operating Room units across the Lone Star... state. Filter by specialty, pay, and shift to narrow options to your best fit. View jobs to review full contract details — pay, shift, contract length, and start timing — before you apply.
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132 Open Travel Nursing Jobs in Texas – May 30th
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Texas Travel RN Contracts at a Glance
Texas draws consistent travel RN demand across a healthcare system that spans large Level 1 trauma networks in Houston and Dallas, academic medical centers in San Antonio and Austin, and a wide network of regional and community hospitals across the Gulf Coast, Panhandle, and rural West Texas. The state's scale means assignment variety is genuinely broad — urban ICUs, suburban med-surg floors, and rural critical access hospitals are all active markets. Texas is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member, so RNs holding a multistate license can accept contracts without initiating a separate endorsement process.
Travel Nursing Jobs - Trending States
Based on current travel job openings, the top 5 highest-paying travel nurse job states are:
- Texas up to $3,518 per week
- California up to $3,418 per week
- New York up to $3,387 per week
- Virginia up to $3,377 per week
- New Jersey up to $3,304 per week
Licensing and Pay for Texas Travelers
Texas has no state income tax which can be a positive affect on your take home pay for each contract. RN employment trends in Texas align with national projections tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For current Texas RN licensing requirements and compact license verification, visit the Texas Board of Nursing. You can alos visit our Texas state licensing resource at Texas RN licensing for travelers working through the credentialing process.
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
Nursys: Yes
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
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral 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:
Urban hubs like Dallas, Houston, and Austin tend to offer higher rates, particularly for ICU, OR, and ER assignments.